I am excited to launch this RFP for the modernization of our aging election management system. This represents the next step toward delivering a more resilient and user-friendly platform for North ...

By Bob Garver From its ridiculous opening scene, there is little denying that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is one of the stupidest movies of 2025. Its only real competition comes from Disney’s ...

The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 28th Annual WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive, taking place January 22–25, 2026.  Read more ...

The additional funding brings the total to more than $1 billion in Public Assistance grants to Western North Carolina ...

Blue Ridge Energy is proposing to install telecommunications antennas & equipment on multiple poles in a geographic cluster in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, NC 28605. The deployment includes 2 ...

Our parking enforcement began earnestly in mid-August of this year when we hired two part-time parking enforcement officers, so now we have coverage every day of the week year round,” Police Chief ...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Robert “Bobby” Austin Jr. on November 3, 2025. Our world feels quieter without his laughter and kindness, his many ...

Watauga High School beats Northern Guilford 43-42 after a score and 2-point conversion.

On December 4, 2025, the North Carolina State Board of Elections issued a second request for cooperation to North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine. The first request was ...

eanne Banner Combs, 79, of Hartland Road, Lenoir, passed away Friday afternoon, November 21, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center. Born July 31, 1946 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Robert Lee and ...

Unloading the turkeys to place in the freezer inside of Blowing Rock Academy. Photo provided. Written by: Sam Garrett BLOWING ROCK, N.C. – For five consecutive years, local resident Brandon Walker has ...

Boone, NC – Boone attorney and chairman of the Watauga County Board of Elections communicated his resignation to Sam Hayes, Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. According to his ...