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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Watauga County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 395stories have been published about Watauga County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Boone, North Carolina · Boone

Highland Games set to return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows

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This marks the 69th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once again bringing a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the High Country of North Carolina.See the Story

Boone, North Carolina · Boone

Appalachian FC avenges earlier loss to Rhythm

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BOONE — Jaron Oughterson couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the first half of Saturday night’s soccer match.Read Article

Boone, North Carolina · Boone

This week in the archives: Wey to leave, Trekker gathering, zoning for WHS approved

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Editor’s Note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.Read Article

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA SHOULD APPROVE A PROPOSED INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT TO FINANCE COSTS OF A TOWN CAPITAL PROJECT

June 30, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on July 8, 2025 in the Council Chambers, Blowing Rock Town Hall, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, North Carolina for the purpose of considering whether the Town Council for the Town of Blowing Rock Town, North Carolina (the “Town”) should approve a proposed installment financing agreement and certain related documents pBlowing Rock · Blowing RockRead Article

Watauga County waterway debris mission continues to remove materials from local areas

Waterway debris removal continues in Watauga County, North Carolina. So far more than 370,000 cubic yards of debris left by the hurricane have been removed since late February 2025.Watauga County · Watauga CountyRead Article

This North Carolina Mountain Town Hosts One Of America’s Biggest Summer Arts Celebrations

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Nestled the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone transforms into a cultural hotspot each summer showcasing nationally acclaimed music, dance, film, and visual artists.Chansak Joe / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAn Appalachian Summer Festival is a month-long celebration of the arts featuring music, dance, film, and visual arts in all forms.It takes place in Boone, North Carolina, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and hosted by Appalachian…Boone, North Carolina · BooneRead Article

Cabaret-style show focused on Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen coming to App Theatre

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BOONE — The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen will be featured on Saturday, July 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (559 W King St.).Boone, North Carolina · BooneRead Article

WAC hosting workshops, classes for all skill levels

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BOONE — The Watauga Arts Council is hosting hands-on classes and workshops that are designed to inspire creativity, build skill and draw art-loving members of the community. The courses are meant for artists of all skill levels.Boone, North Carolina · BooneRead Article

Pioneer student section a finalist for spirit award

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BOONE — Watauga High School students have had a front-row seat to watch a talented three-sport athlete, a record-filled season for an ACC-bound girl's basketball player, and a bevy of Northwestern 3A/4A Conference championships.Basketball · BooneRead Article

Dog Days of Summer, 4th of July celebrations scheduled

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Special days and events happening this week.Boone, North Carolina · BooneRead Article

Local man marks military milestone

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BOONE — With America’s most patriotic of holidays approaching, a student from Mount Airy officially has entered the ranks of the U.S. Army as a commissioned second lieutenant.Boone, North Carolina · BooneRead Article

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