Watauga Democrat

01/11/2025

The North Carolina Hazard Mitigation Team will be in Watauga County Jan. 14-15 to assist homeowners with completing their hazard mitigation grant applications.

WATAUGA — The North Carolina Hazard Mitigation Team will be in Watauga County Jan. 14-15 to assist homeowners with completing their hazard mitigation grant applications.

01/10/2025

Four judges in the 35th Judicial District were recently sworn into office.

Four judges in the 35th Judicial District were sworn in at the Mitchell County Courthouse on Jan. 1, 2025. Judge Ted McEntire was sworn in as a Superior Court judge

01/10/2025

For the past six years, A Clean Wilson Creek has helped preserve the beauty and pristine nature of the NC National Wild and Scenic River for future generations.

BLOWING ROCK — For the past six years, A Clean Wilson Creek has helped preserve the beauty and pristine nature of the NC National Wild and Scenic River for future

01/10/2025

Community Health Accreditation Partner Inc., (CHAP) announced that AMOREM has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the Standards of Excellence.

LENOIR — Community Health Accreditation Partner Inc., (CHAP) announced that AMOREM has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the Standards of Excellence. By achieving CHAP Accreditation, AMOREM also has been deemed

01/10/2025

This week in the archives features "animal control" thieves, hitting the slopes and the digital TV conversion.

Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.

01/10/2025

Updated with additional closings.

The following are early closings for Jan. 10. This story will be updated as more announcements are made.

01/10/2025

After new laws took effect on Jan. 1, North Carolina became the state with the highest minimum requirements for car insurance policies in the nation.

RALEIGH — After new laws took effect on Jan. 1, North Carolina became the state with the highest minimum requirements for car insurance policies in the nation.

01/10/2025

The following are early closings for Jan. 10. This story will be updated as more announcements are made.

01/10/2025

Trout Unlimited welcomed Appalachian State University professor Dr. Shea Tuberty to its recent meeting at the Blue Ridge Conservancy’s Conservation Campus to discuss how climate change is affecting the severity of hurricanes and tropical storms.

BLOWING ROCK — The High Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited welcomed Appalachian State University professor Dr. Shea Tuberty to its recent meeting at the Blue Ridge Conservancy’s Conservation Campus to

01/09/2025

Due to areas of snow and ice-covered roads throughout the district coupled with the forecast for additional incoming inclement weather, Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day for Friday, Jan. 10.

WATAUGA — Due to areas of snow and ice-covered roads throughout the district coupled with the forecast for additional incoming inclement weather, Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement

01/09/2025

Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and staff are on high alert and prepared to respond should severe weather cause outages.

HIGH COUNTRY — Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and staff are on high alert and prepared to respond should severe weather cause outages.

01/09/2025

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews across the mountains are turning their concentration from a historic hurricane to winter weather.

BOONE – North Carolina Department of Transportation crews across the mountains are turning their concentration from a historic hurricane to winter weather.

01/09/2025

Watauga County is progressing with hurricane debris removal efforts after contracting with the US Army Corps of Engineers, although it may take some time before the public engineering agency makes its way to the area.

WATAUGA — Watauga County is progressing with hurricane debris removal efforts after contracting with the US Army Corps of Engineers, although it may take some time before the public engineering

01/09/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Watauga County from 1 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

WATAUGA — THe National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Watauga County from 1 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

01/09/2025

This year, the university was recognized on a national scale for these efforts, ranking No. 10 on Spokin’s list of “Top 100 Food Allergy-Friendly Colleges” for 2024.

BOONE — At Appalachian State University, Campus Dining has taken recent steps to provide allergy-friendly menus and resources for those navigating dietary restrictions — part of its commitment to making

01/09/2025

Noted and influential International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning artists Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz will bring their extraordinary talents to the Jones House on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for a special evening of music and storytelling.

BOONE — Noted and influential International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning artists Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz will bring their extraordinary talents to the Jones House Cultural Center on Friday, Jan.

01/09/2025

From the time it was built in 1888, Springhaven Inn has been home to a collection of people who, with diverse talents and professions, were prominent and visible in the community, if not leaders.

This is the first in a series of articles covering the long, rich history of the Springhaven Inn, which was built in 1888 in Blowing Rock, located on S. Main

01/09/2025

UNC Health’s hospitals earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as severe unexpected newborn complication rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities.

BOONE — Watauga Medical Center is one of five UNC Health hospitals across North Carolina have been recognized for providing top maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The