Investigation Underway In Local ID Thefts
Watauga County Sheriff’s Detective Dee Dee Rominger said the biggest case of identification theft she’s experienced took place over the course of last year.


Meth Family Treatment Program Shows Promising Results
The spread of methamphetamine use in Watauga County has forced treatment specialists to rethink traditional recovery models.

International Enrollment Down At ASU

K-9 Officer’s Death Under Investigation
Watauga County Sheriff Mark Shook said his department is still mystified by the sudden death of K-9 officer “Sam” last week.


Three Blowing Rock Inns Under New Ownership
Terrell Rhye of Charleston, S.C. purchased three local inns, now blanketing them under the title, “Charming Inns of Blowing Rock.”

Creston Couple Victims Of ID Theft
It took several phone calls before a Creston couple found out their identity had been stolen.

Auction Scheduled For Mount Lawn Cemetery
An auction has been scheduled to find a new owner for the troubled Mount Lawn cemetery.

General Assembly Braces For Budget Battle
The N.C. General Assembly is bracing for what is likely to be another budget battle this year.

Local Man Caught By Cyberwatch
George Clayton Trivette, Jr. will face a district court judge March 2 on one felony count of attempting to use a computer to lure a child into an illegal sex act.

Fuel Cells: An Emerging Force in NC’s Economy?
Industry, academia, and government converge to capitalize on economic opportunity.