On Thursday, July 17, community members and organizations in Boone will join millions of Americans at thousands of locations to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis; to oppose the growing ...

Boone, NC July 1, 2025 - On July 1, 2025 Boone Sunrise Rotary began what will be a year long celebration of its 40th year of service to the Boone community, the High Country and beyond with a sold out ...

Kendra Danzer finished first in four of the seven women’s heavy athletic events during the 2025 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, thereby claiming the top spot overall for the competition. This is ...

At the 69th-annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in 2025, two track and field athletes secured the Outstanding Men’s Athlete and Outstanding Women’s Athlete honors. Nick Goard from Aberdeen, N.C ...

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce several leadership transitions to its Board of Directors and staff ...

The Watauga County Republican Women's Club (WCRWC) will have its next monthly meeting on Wednesday July 30 at the Dan'l Boone Inn, 130 Hardin Street, Boone. Lunch at 11:30 AM, with a meeting at noon.

Eric Frasure placed first in four of the seven men’s heavy athletic events and tied in two others during the 2025 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, thereby claiming the top spot overall for the ...

Hurricane Helene devastated many local farms and impacted the High Country community’s access to local food. While the green of summer has covered up much of the damage, the need facing many farmers ...

The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland. Read more ...

Music lovers and river stewards alike are invited to Appalachian Mountain Brewery for “A Watkins Glen Summer Jam Tribute Concert,” a one-night celebration of one of the most legendary rock festivals ...

The Town of Boone continues its Summer Concerts at the Jones House series on Friday, July 11, with a night of powerful string ...

The Watauga Arts Council, in collaboration with the Downtown Boone Development Association, is thrilled to announce the return of Buskers Fest in 2025. The event will take place on September 20th, ...