WataugaOnline Newsletter

Breaking news, weather alerts, and community updates for Boone and Watauga County, NC.

Weather Alerts

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Aug 18, 2026

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Tuesday, August 18, 2026

National Weather Service

Weather Alerts

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes Counties Until 10 PM

Aug 17, 2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes Counties Until 10 PM

National Weather Service

Weather Alerts

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Monday, August 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Monday, August 17, 2026

National Weather Service

News

Hoist Rescue on Grandfather Mountain After Hiker’s Significant Fall

Aug 16, 2026

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Hoist Rescue on Grandfather Mountain After Hiker’s Significant Fall

Linville Central Rescue

Weather Alerts

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Sunday, August 16, 2026

Aug 16, 2026

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Sunday, August 16, 2026

National Weather Service

Sports

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Boone Native Anderson Castle Makes NFL Debut in Colts’ Preseason Opener

Aug 15, 2026

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Boone Native Anderson Castle Makes NFL Debut in Colts’ Preseason Opener

Kenneth Reece