Hagaman Ready To Take Oath Of Office
It took 10 months of campaigning, one day to complete the vote, and two weeks to sort it all out, but newly certified sheriff-elect Len Hagaman says he’s already shrugged off a post-election delay and said he’ll be ready to take over the county’s largest law-enforcement agency on Monday, December 4.

Election Recount Confirms Local Results
A vote recount Wednesday confirmed local results with little change, though some statewide races will have to wait until Tuesday as the state elections board reviews some voting issues, including a hand count of ballots requested by one Congressional candidate.

Funding Continues To Delay Road Projects
The state Transportation Improvement Plan will likely change little for next year, with funding concerns continuing to delay road projects.

County Selects Architect For New High School
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners agreed to buy enough land to develop an 89-acre high school site and selected an architect during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Animal Advocates Express Concerns To County
Local animal advocates are worried the public may believe certain dogs’ barks are worse than their bites.


Caldwell County Approves Old John’s River Development
Blowing Rock Residents Concerned Over Impact

Mixed-Use Zoning Gets Mixed Reviews
Discussion on mixed-use zoning districts brought mixed reviews from the Boone Town Council.

Ashe County Reviews Flood-Plain Restirctions
Increased Develoment Causes Concern Along New River


Developing Young Minds
Sugar Grove School Provides Service To Families

4-H Organizes Livestock Club
Watauga County will soon have something to whinny, baa and moo about — its own 4-H Livestock Club, with an organizational meeting scheduled for Tuesday.