BOONE — With the High Country Jazz Fest soon upon us, it is time to break down some of the top acts that will perform at the event here in Boone. This article highlights the duo known as Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo, whose recording El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 won the Grammy Award for Best La…
WATAUGA — A newly created position with the North Carolina Forest Service in Watauga County has proved its worth during fire season, and longt… Read moreLongtime volunteer firefighter Watauga's new assistant forest ranger
BOONE — The town of Boone has a new roadside marker telling the story of a Union general’s raid through Western North Carolina in the final we… Read moreBoone unveils Civil War Trails marker commemorating Stoneman's Raid
BOONE — One of the most successful track and field seasons in recent history for Watauga’s track and field programs has also produced one of i… Read morePioneer state championship trio ink with nearby track programs
BOONE — Friends and family of service members gathered in the center of the Boone Mall to honor the men and women of the United States militar… Read moreHigh Country veterans honored at annual Memorial Day ceremony
BOONE — Watauga High School and Innovation Academy seniors took another step toward graduation with the annual capping and awards ceremony. Read moreWatauga High School and Innovation Academy seniors celebrated at capping, awards ceremony
BOONE — The last line of defense for the Watauga girls lacrosse team is taking her talents to the collegiate level. Read moreWatauga’s Ballard signs with Piedmont lacrosse
Editor’s Note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.May 21, 1973A former Vietnam prisoner of war s… Read moreThis week in the archives: POW visit, campus LSD incident, troublesome dam
BOONE — The Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest will return to Boone on Saturday, May 30, at Hickory Ridge History Museum for … Read moreOrville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest taking place May 30
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WATAUGA — County Commissioners held a public hearing for the county’s proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Read moreWatauga commissioners hear public input on proposed 2026-27 budget
BOONE — Watauga County Schools’ Career and Technical Education programs met or exceeded every state and local benchmark for the 2024-25 school… Read moreWatauga CTE program hits every benchmark as funding flexibility set to shrink
BOONE — Michael S. Regan, former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will … Read moreFormer EPA administrator Michael S. Regan to speak at Appalachian Energy Summit on June 3
WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved a lease renewal with Appalachia… Read moreCommissioners approve nearly $675,000 in maintenance, communications projects
Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order directing cabinet agencies to work together to… Read moreGov. Josh Stein signs executive order to tackle housing affordability
BEECH MOUNTAIN — Three residents voiced concerns about proposed changes to refuse collection… Read moreDevelopment proposal, budget highlights Beech Mountain council meeting
BOONE — The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to roll back the 25-year-old Roadless Rule to m… Read moreLocal organizations hosting a Boone community roundtable on proposed rescission of Roadless Rule
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute’s baseball team fell in an elimination game on Sunday morning to No… Read moreCaldwell baseball ends season at NJCAA World Series
BOONE — A successful season for the Watauga boys volleyball team was well-rewarded with two players earning postseason honors on Thursday, May 21. Read moreWatauga boys volleyball duo tabbed All-State
The following are recaps from App State athletic teams for the week of May 19 to May 25. Read moreApp State Sports In Brief: May 27
DEWITT, NY — Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute’s softball team fell to North Dakota State College of Science, 15-3, in the … Read moreLady Cobra softball wraps historic season as National Runner-Up
BOONE — Hickory Ridge History Museum is holding its “250 for 250” fundraiser campaign, which… Read moreHickory Ridge Museum aiming to raise $250,000 ahead of America's 250th anniversary
Ann Hord-Heatherley, Jean Hord-Roberts, and Ricky Evans’ work will be on display and availab… Read moreArtists in Residence: Ann Hord-Heatherley, Jean Hord-Roberts, Ricky Evans
Dear Doctors: Is it true that hugging is good for your health? Why would that be? Also, I re… Read moreAsk the doctors: Hugging is good for your health
BOONE — With the High Country Jazz Fest soon upon us, it is time to break down some of the t… Read moreGrammy award-winning Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo to headline High Country Jazz Fest
BLOWING ROCK — After nearly a decade in the same building, chef Jessica Clearwater has expan… Read moreMoondance Market celebrates new expansion
BLOWING ROCK — Two sisters who discovered their art speaks louder together will open the Edg… Read moreAnn Hord-Heatherley, Jean Hord-Roberts, Ricky Evans taking up Edgewood Cottage residency May 25-31
GREENSBORO — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) recognized William “Bill” R.… Read moreSmart Start honors Jackson as a Watauga County Early Childhood Champion
BOONE — Daniel Boone Native Gardens will kick off the fourth season of its Roots in the Gard… Read moreAdam Church opening Roots in the Gardens concert series May 28
BOONE — Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is coming to the Carolinas to celebrate the peak o… Read moreJon Pardi to bring his 'High-Energy Country' to Kidd Brewer Stadium on July 25
Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order directing cabinet agencies to work together to… Read moreGov. Josh Stein signs executive order to tackle housing affordability
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY — As campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers open for the season, t… Read moreBlue Ridge Parkway visitors reminded to plan ahead for busy and dynamic season
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mount… Read moreGrandfather Mountain expands accessibility initiatives with new viewfinders
BANNER ELK — As colleges across the country scale back amid mounting financial pressures and… Read moreLMC secures historic $10 million gift to launch innovative housing initiative
WEST JEFFERSON — New River Conservancy (NRC) is excited to announce the team for the New Riv… Read moreNew River Expedition 2026 team announced
NORTH WILKESBORO — The rumble of construction equipment could be heard on the blacktop of No… Read moreNorthwest NCDOT workers compete at safety conference
