I was worried that the bench would be hard to find in the 132-acre park, but it’s located just off the pathway around Lake Watauga in the Sunken Gardens. It’s even marked on Google Maps if you need ...

WATAUGA — Voting for the Watauga Democrat’s Best of the Best is now open. Community members can vote for their favorite ...

From the depths of Watauga Lake to the sunken trees of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee is home to dozens of beautiful, unique lakes.

A report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Sunday at 5:43 a.m. for thunderstorms and showers until 7 a.m. for Ashe and Watauga counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

On Tuesday at 3:59 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued a winter storm warning valid from 4 a.m. until Wednesday 4 p.m. for Watauga County. The NWS says, "Heavy mixed precipitation expected.

Night - Scattered showers with a 89% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 5 to 9 mph (8 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 56 °F (13.3 °C). Rain with a high of 68 °F (20 °C) and a ...

WATAUGA — As work moves toward waterway and private property debris removal programs, Watauga County’s North Carolina Department of Transportation right-of-way debris removal will end on March 2.

Winds could gust up to 45 mph in the area, leading to slick roads and limited visibility. Lake Effect Snow Warnings will take effect starting at 4 p.m. Thursday and continue until 1 a.m. Saturday.

Transylvania County Schools: Closed, virtual day. Watauga County Schools: Closed, inclement weather remote learning day. Yancey County Schools: Closed, remote learning day.

These levels are based off of reporting stations and gauges located at various points along major rivers in our area. Anyone ...