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 ...

Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Brian Kilmeade 10:00am-1 ...

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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 Emergency exists in Watauga County. The declaration is due to the major ...

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 ...

raised $1.3 million for local charities and for High Country families with emergency needs. A total of 127 and there’s always a big gluten-free selection, too. The Valle Country Fair is a fall ...

insight to the review and selection process. Bigley devoted considerable time and care in evaluating each sculpture, carefully examining craft, technique, conceptual message, and visual impact. His ...

Closing Saturday, Jan 24 at 2:00 P.M. Completely Closed on Sunday, Jan 25 Reopening Monday, Jan 26 at 10:00 A.M.

BOONE, N.C. — For over 50 years, 911 has remained the nation’s quickest and best-known link between the public and emergency service providers. Appalachian State University is partnering with local ...