Tri-County Paving LLC, of West Jefferson, earned the $1.7 million contract to realign the southern end of Old Shulls Mill Road to connect with N.C. 105 at a 90-degree angle. The realignment will ...

On Wednesday, October 22, at around 7 a.m., NC State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal collision on NC 16 near Grindstone Lane in Wilkes County. A northbound 2018 Honda CR-V crossed the centerline ...

A fatal plane crash occurred at Avery County Airport on Friday morning around 11:45 a.m. The pilot was identified as 75-year-old James Perry Webb of Bakersville, North Carolina.

Acrobatics. Music. Magic. Afrique en Cirque Live at the Schaefer Center Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque’s high-flying acrobatics, jaw-dropping choreography and colorful costumes meet live ...

Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Brian Kilmeade 10:00am-1 ...