Watauga County

National Guard helicopter crews are playing a key role in the military's response to Helene, especially for communities that remain inaccessible by roads.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s plan lays out a “one-stop shop” on the past and future of the Virginia big-eared bat.

The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission voted on Thursday to back a summary of licensure and compensation goals to along to the State Board of Education. The commission already has been refining a licensure and pay plan that ultimately would need buy-in from the board and funding from the General Assembly.

The parasites infect smallmouth bass and are only twice as long as a red blood cell.

Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox were killed during a welfare check last week. On Thursday, family and those who worked with them ed them as heroes who dedicated their lives to serving North Carolina's Watauga County community.

Authorities say two North Carolina sheriff’s deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff.

The Watauga County Board of Elections has restored several polling sites in Boone. That comes a day after the State Director of Elections indicated she…

This week, the General Assembly overrode two of Governor McCrory’s vetoes on high profile measures. One measure requires drug testing for certain welfare…

This week, the General Assembly overrode two of Governor McCrory’s vetoes on high profile measures. One measure requires drug testing for certain welfare…

Richard Gilbert, who goes by Pete, is the chair of the Republican Party in Pasquotank County. Over the years, he’s ambled into the County Elections Board…