4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (171+ words) Gov. Josh Stein, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor's Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced that the application window will open Sept. 14, 2026, for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (513+ words) WataugaOnline.com...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (490+ words) Friday, September 4, 2026 This fall, Appalachian State University welcomes 21,308 new and returning Mountaineer students across our Boone, Hickory and App State Online campuses — including the largest online, graduate, transfer and first-generation student populations in our university’s history....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (298+ words) The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarships to 14 graduating high school seniors from seven western North Carolina counties, including Watauga, helping students whose ability to pursue higher education was directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (165+ words) Beech Mountain officials are inviting the public to weigh in on the next phase of planning for a mixed-use Commercial District, with an informal session set for next week. The Town of Beech Mountain says Phase 3 of the planning process…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (248+ words) AppHealthCare has announced coordinated response plans with both UNC Health Appalachian and Ashe Memorial Hospital to provide rabies treatment for anyone exposed at the August 8 private event in Watauga County, and released a full list of potential exposure sites connected…...