NEWS & SPORTS

March 11, 2024

Boone Police Seek Identity of Suspects in Bank Account Fraud

High Country CRIME STOPPERS P.O. Box 2544, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-6959 (Watauga County)   “CRIME ALERT”   The Boone Police Department is attempting to identify three persons of interest in the following incident. On March 6, 2024, The Boone Police Department received a report in reference to fraud. The victim’s bank account information was accessed, and funds were subsequently used from the account. The following males were captured on surveillance footage making fraudulent purchases in relation to this incident. The males left the area in a grey or silver Audi sedan. The Boone Police Department is requesting the public […]
March 7, 2024

State Employees Credit Union Foundation awards $18,000 to WCC’s Bridge to Career Program

State Employees Credit Union Foundation awards $18,000 to WCC’s Bridge to Career Program   WILKESBORO, N.C. – The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation awarded $15,000 to Wilkes Community College’s Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE) for the Bridge to Career Program and an additional $3,000 for administrative costs, bringing the total donation to $18,000. A total of 30 students received a $500.00 scholarship. Thank you to the SECU Foundation for its commitment to empowering students and shaping brighter futures.   The SECU Foundation has established the SECU Bridge to Career Program to remove financial barriers for students seeking to […]
February 29, 2024

Boone Police & Medics Respond to a Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian

Release Date: February 29, 2024   Boone, NC – On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:20 pm, members of the Boone Police Department, Boone Fire Department, and Watauga Medics responded to the area of Blowing Rock Road and Rivers Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.   During the investigation, it was determined that a parent and child attempted to cross Blowing Rock Road and were struck by a vehicle.  The child was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem with life threatening injuries and is currently in critical condition. At this time the investigation is […]
February 29, 2024

Tweetsie Railroad is Hiring for the 2024 Season

Tweetsie Railroad is Hiring for the 2024 Season Opening up 250 jobs to the local community   Blowing Rock, N.C. (February 26, 2024) – Tweetsie Railroad will be hiring 250 seasonal employees to help operate the park and bring the Wild West to life. Opportunities include ticket sales, accounting, entertainment, ride operations, food service, retail sales, security, grounds maintenance, first aid, the Deer Park Zoo and more.   “If you are looking for a fun, dynamic, and engaging work environment, look no further than Tweetsie Railroad,” said Stephanie Robinett, HR Director of Tweetsie Railroad. “Every day is an adventure, with no two […]
February 28, 2024

AMOREM Intake and Referral Center Adopts New Name

AMOREM Intake and Referral Center Adopts New Name   Effective March 1, AMOREM’s Intake and Referral Center will become the Access and Enrollment Center.   AMOREM’s goal is to extend trust to patients, families and referral partners and to expedite the process to enroll patients in AMOREM services. The department’s name change demonstrates health equity which is defined as the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.   “Everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to access their optimal health,” says Access and Enrollment Specialist Team Lead, Jenni Patterson, “regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender […]
February 26, 2024

WCC Hosts North Carolina High School Landscape Competition

WCC Hosts North Carolina High School Landscape Competition   Wilkesboro, N.C. – Wilkes Community College recently hosted the North Carolina High School Landscape Competition (NCHSLC) on February 17th. The event had enthusiastic participation from students at various high schools across the state, including Alexander High School, Apex High School, Heritage High School, Midway High School, Millbrook High School, North Iredell, North Wilkes, South Caldwell, South Iredell, Union Pines, Wakefield, West Brunswick, and West Caldwell.   The event started with workshops on February 16th, where students got a chance to prepare themselves for the competition. The colleges involved included Alamance Community […]
February 21, 2024

“Men on Boats” at The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre

BOONE, NC – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents “Men on Boats,” a thrilling and widely acclaimed work by Jaclyn Backhaus. The cast is comprised of thirteen individuals, spanning across all undergraduate class levels. The production will take place in the Valborg Theatre on campus at 7 p.m. from Feb. 28 to March 2 with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 3, 2024. Student admission is $10, faculty/staff is $15, and adult admission is $17. Tickets are available online through the department website, as well as by phone and in person through the Schaefer Center for the Arts box office. […]
February 20, 2024

The TURCHIN CENTER in Boone Spring Exhibition Celebration Friday, March 1st from 5-8 p.m

The TURCHIN CENTER in Boone Spring Exhibition Celebration Friday, March 1st from 5-8 p.m Spring into ART at the Turchin Center! Boone, North Carolina – The TURCHIN CENTER will host its Spring Exhibition Celebration on Friday, March 1st from 5-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public with refreshments, snacks and a cash bar available throughout the evening. With a firm commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding around pressing issues, the Turchin Center is proud to present a diverse array of thought-provoking exhibitions. Through the lens of artistic expression, these exhibitions delve into the intricate relationships between […]
February 20, 2024

Ashe County Parks & Recreation Spring Sports Registration

Ashe County Parks & Recreation Spring Sports Registration for Boy / Girl T-Ball & Soccer
February 20, 2024
Ashe County Youth Spring Sports Registration
  Attached is a flyer advertising our youth spring sports registrations which are going on now – include youth soccer, tee ball, softball & baseball.  Just wanted to see if you all could help us spread the word.   People can register online at www.asheparks.com or stop by in person.   Thanks!   Kevin Anderson, Director Ashe County Parks and Recreation 336.977.5419 Cell 336.982.6185 Office
February 19, 2024

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents SING AND SWING: Our American Songbook

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents SING AND SWING: Our American Songbook A Celebration of Song and Iconic Trumpet-and-Vocal Partnerships with Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III, Tuesday, March 5 at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts BOONE, NC — The Schaefer Center Presents series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, welcomes Jazz at Lincoln Center’s SING AND SWING: Our American Songbook, Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. This celebration of the Great American Songbook and iconic partnerships in jazz features trumpeters, vocalists, and composers Bria Skonberg and […]
February 16, 2024

Keith Werner named chief information officer at App State

  By University Communications Posted Feb. 16, 2024 at 9:06 a.m. FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailGmail   BOONE, N.C. — Keith Werner has been named chief information officer at Appalachian State University, effective March 18. Werner currently holds the position of vice president of information technology (IT) strategy and cybersecurity at the University of North Carolina System Office, a position he has held since 2022. From 2018 to 2022, he was vice president for IT and chief information officer for the UNC System Office. “I am confident that Keith — who has 30 years of experience delivering innovative and strategic solutions to the public sector […]
February 16, 2024

Nominations Sought for Business Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nominations Sought for Business Scholarship Date: February 16, 2024 Contact: Jessica Ham, Extension Administrative Assistant Address: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center 134 Law Enforcement Drive, Suite 202 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-5850 Nominations for 2024 are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) through March 15, 2024. The scholarship is available to North Carolina residents pursuing a college degree (Associates and/or Bachelors) or a diploma program that results in a college degree (Associates and/or Bachelors) in business or a business-related field of study. Applicants must […]
February 16, 2024

High Country Crime Stoppers & Boone Police Seek Public’s Assistance in CVS Larceny

“CRIME ALERT”   High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On the evening of January 26, 2024, several packets of CVS and Zyrtec brand allergy tablets were stolen from CVS, located at 2147 Blowing Rock Road.  The person of interest appears to be a white male between the age of 25 and 45 years old, with an “X” tattooed on the top of his left hand.  A picture of the person of interest is attached. Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers […]
February 16, 2024

High Country Crime Stoppers & Boone Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Crime at Speedway

“CRIME ALERT”   High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On the morning of February 10, 2024, a vehicle crashed into an exterior wall of the Speedway, located at 2702 Hwy 105, resulting in structural damage to the building. After the crash, the driver drove the vehicle out of the parking lot and turned right onto Hwy 105 traveling south.  The driver appears to be a white male and was driving an older model dark colored truck. Pictures of the driver and the vehicle are attached. Anyone with information on this […]

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