Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Brian Kilmeade 10:00am-1 ...

Dr. Heather Norris was formally installed Friday as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University in a ceremony at ...

Disneys MOANA Live-to-Film Concert Featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, ...

Scottish Folk with Jim Malcolm Jim Malcolm is the ultimate Scots troubadour. Travelling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, Malcolm sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his ...

Pumpkin Carving at Seven Devils Join a ranger in some fall festivities and carve a pumpkin! Enjoy some fall color watching and talking to a ranger about their day-to-day activities. All materials will ...

Zionville– On Thursday, October 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Watauga County on US 421 near the Tennessee state line. A ...

VALLE CRUCIS, NC - The 47th annual Valle Country Fair (VCF) coming up Saturday, October 18 will feature the original handmade creations of 142 craftspeople from across the Southern Appalachians. Of ...

For the past 12 months, the top priority of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been to help communities in western North Carolina recover and rebuild from the devastation ...

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Foster Grandparent Program is partnering with the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab to provide intergenerational mentorship and support to local children.

Altapass Orchard Live Music and Dancing Throughout the season, the Orchard hosts live traditional music—from old-timey to bluegrass to classic country to folk—all on the newly renovated pavilion stage ...

A portion of Dewitt Barnett Road (SR 1114) in Watauga County will close later this week as N.C. Department of Transportation crews replace a large culvert.

In the 12 months since Hurricane Helene damaged Western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein’s Commerce Department has launched a new division to put $1.4 billion of federal recovery dollars to work, ...