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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region of the state recently died due ...

North Wilkesboro Light up Downtown Late hours for stores, Christmas lights and music and a visit from Santa Claus! Both downtowns are being decorated for Christmas, including a large Christmas tree on ...

Come to the Downtown West Jefferson holiday parade. Local bands, dance groups, churches, businesses, fire/rescue trucks, police cars & more participate in the parade each year. Of course, Santa will ...

Crews from multiple agencies responded to rescue a paraglider who crashed into trees in Zionville. At approximately 10:20 am Watauga Emergency Services received a report of a paraglider landing in a ...