May 12, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and ...

May 3, 2026. - May 3, 2026 - Mr. Davenport has ignored key FACTS that served as the basis of the lawsuit he claims was ...

BOONE, N.C. – The fifth annual Boone Docs Film Festival, a showcase for short documentaries celebrating the people who live and work in Appalachia, returns in late February to the Appalachian Theatre ...

showcases rich harmonies and lyrical storytelling rooted in their deep musical heritage. With multi-instrumental talents and songs that echo through generations, Fern Hill offers a fresh and moving ...

Ramps, Allium tricoccum, are species of wild onion. They are delicious and nutritious and have a very important place in the cultural and culinary history of the southern Appalachians. Native ...

My older brother, Dick (nicknamed “P.B.”… my middle name is Scott ), was killed by a drunk driver the day after Christmas, 1971. We had been living in Atlanta, where he had a shoe store and I was ...

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 ...

Bill Fisher, Morning show host on The Highway 106.1 & 102.3. Photo submitted. Boone, NC — WMMY Highway 106.1 & 102.3 has announced significant changes to its daily lineup aimed at deepening community ...

Boone, NC — The Watauga County Board of Elections has successfully completed Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing for all voting equipment to be used in the upcoming election. This testing confirms that ...

Douglas “Todd” Greene passed away on his birthday, February 14, 2026 at the age of 54. He was born in Watauga County on February 14, 1972 to Gerry Winkler and Larry Greene. Todd lived his entire life ...

After missing last week’s race do to the brutal weather conditions, SMARL was back out on the slopes this pass Monday for their 4th race of the season. Out on the slopes it was cold just like it’s ...

Jack was a gentle soul – quick to smile, always ready to laugh and deeply loyal to the people he loved. Jack was born April 8, 2004 in Boston MA and always so fondly remembered his first five years ...