Moss Brennan

Unofficial results point to shake-up in local, regional offices

BOONE — U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx trails Democratic challenger Chuck Hubbard by 99 votes, and Watauga County’s Clerk of Superior Court office appears headed for a party change, according to

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21-year-old dies in crash on N.C. 105

BOONE — A 21-year-old woman from Statesville died in a crash on N.C. 105 on Thursday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Castle joins Colts’ practice squad

NDIANAPOLIS — Boone native and former Watauga High School Pioneer Anderson Castle survived a 24-hour roster limbo with the Indianapolis Colts, cut Sunday only to be re-signed to the practice

App State band director resigns ahead of firing over misconduct allegations

BOONE — A longtime Appalachian State band director resigned in July, one day before the university intended to fire him, after an internal investigation found what the school described as

CMPD officer charged after allegedly running WCSO undercover plate

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has been charged with illegally accessing a government computer after allegedly using the Flock camera system to look up a Watauga County Sheriff's...

Mountain Times Publications releases 'High Country 250'

HIGH COUNTRY — History happened here, and Mountain Times Publications worked to document just some of it in a newly released special magazine.

'The first, first responders': Watauga 911 dispatchers honored during NPSTW

WATAUGA — When someone is going through one of their worst days — whether that means needing law enforcement, firefighters or EMS — most of the time, they call 911.

Protecting those who protect us: App State studying the cooling limits of new firefighter gear

BOONE — Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal protective equipment. To ensure next-generation...

Historic Blowing Rock restaurant burns down, cause under investigation

BLOWING ROCK — A historic Blowing Rock restaurant has caught fire.

Winter Storm Watch issued as major snow event threatens region

Editor's Note: The Watauga Democrat will continue to monitor this storm and will provide updates as the forecast changes.

'It's an investment': County set to assume EMS operations Dec. 15

WATAUGA — Watauga County will officially take over the county’s emergency medical services on Dec. 15, a transition that will bring new equipment, additional staffing and expanded service capabilit...

App State accepts invite to play in the Dec. 29 JLab Birmingham Bowl

BOONE — Accepting an opportunity to compete in the postseason, App State Football will face Sun Belt Conference rival Georgia Southern in the JLab Birmingham Bowl on Monday, Dec. 29.

2025 Watauga County Municipal Election Results

The following are the unofficial election results for the towns of Blowing Rock, Boone, Beech Mountain and Seven Devils. Polls closed at 7:30 p.m.

Best in the West: Watauga volleyball punches ticket to 6A state championship

BOONE — It was a less-than-ideal start for Watauga’s volleyball team on Tuesday night during the North Carolina High Athletic Association 6A West Regional final. But it concluded with a