May 19, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and ...

James Phillip Smalling (Phil) passed away May 2, 2026 at the age of 83. Phil will be remembered for his great smile, love of horses and yodeling cowboys. He served in the Air Force and worked in the ...

Mr. Davenport has ignored key FACTS that served as the basis of the lawsuit he claims was partisan. He ignores the fact that 71% of Watauga voters (with a majority of voters in all 20 County precincts ...

Tara Brossa, Executive Director RISE Caldwell Watauga, WHS Student Brodie Ward, Tasha Rountree, Director of Community Relations & Economic Development, Blue Ridge Energy The event was made possible ...

Boone, NC — The Watauga County Farmers’ Market returns to full stride this Saturday, marking the official kickoff of its main season at Daniel Boone Park. With a full roster of local farms, food ...

Prior to what I will generously call his “new take” on “The Mummy,” director Lee Cronin was best known for 2023’s “Evil Dead Rise.” Original “Evil Dead” director Sam Raimi had a new movie out earlier ...

More Information: Footsloggers Earth Day Celebration (https://tinyurl.com/booneearthday) or call at 828-355-9984.

TODD, NC – Friends of the Blue Ridge invites outdoor enthusiasts to a unique hiking adventure, “Elk Knob Trails Past and Future,” at Elk Knob State Park on Wednesday, May 7th. This guided excursion ...

2023 brought audiences “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by far the most successful cinematic adaptation of a video game ever. It was a wonder how appealing the property was with vibrant, colorful ...

This is more than just an event — it’s an opportunity to connect, grow, and be inspired alongside other amazing women in our High Country community.

CHECK, VA – April 2, 2026 — Today, Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. and Blue Cow Arts Foundation, Inc. announce the award-winning festival’s On-the-Rise Competition Class of 2026, a quintessential ...