Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery ...

The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested ...

Blowing Rock, NC — The Blowing Rock community has come together in an extraordinary way following the recent fire at Bistro ...

Blowing Rock, NC — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is launching a community fundraiser to support the employees of Bistro Roca, following the devastating fire that damaged the historic restaurant ...

A significant fire destroyed Bistro Roca, a beloved and historic Blowing Rock restaurant, early this morning. At ...

Watauga County has established multiple shelters and warming centers to assist residents during the severe winter storm. Residents are urged to seek shelter if experiencing difficulty during the ...

Effective at 4:00 pm today and until further notice, the Chairman of the Watauga County Commissioners has declared a State of ...

Watauga County Emergency Services will open a shelter to assist residents during the severe winter storm. Residents are urged ...

WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 460. WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North ...

Blue Ridge Electric serves some 80,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and parts of Wilkes, Avery and Alexander counties. Its propane and fuels subsidiary serves customers in the ...

Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm. On Thursday, January 22, at 11:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing ...