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2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 5: Strategic Planning and Conflict Resolution
2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 5: Strategic Planning and Conflict Resolution

"The question isn't what are we going to do. The question is what aren't we going to do?" — Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Watauga Leadership Institute continued its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 5 programming on Thursday, March 19, building on the momentum from the Week 4, focusing on... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/19/2026


First Community Bank
First Community Bank

Branch Manager II Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/19/2026


10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Winners Announced
10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Winners Announced

Sixteen emerging leaders and a longtime community mentor were among the honorees at the 10th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards, held Wednesday, March 18, at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. The milestone evening drew an event-record crowd of more than 200, with past honorees and program alumni... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/18/2026


First Horizon Bank
First Horizon Bank

Banking Center Operations Coordinator Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/17/2026


The Care Collective
The Care Collective

NC Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist | Front Desk Associate Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/17/2026


Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great American Outdoors Act
Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great American Outdoors Act

Quick Links NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PRESS RELEASE, MARCH 5 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ROAD CLOSURES BY MILEPOST NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTERACTIVE MAP Thursday, March 12 High Country Radio's Mark in the Morning on WATA: Community Conversations on the Blue Ridge Parkway David Jackson,... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/13/2026


Four Downtown Boone Businesses Earn N.C. Destination Certification
Four Downtown Boone Businesses Earn N.C. Destination Certification

Photo of Downtown Boone by Visit NC North Carolina's small businesses are earning their place on the map! The NC Department of Commerce recently recognized 72 businesses across the state as Certified North Carolina Destination Businesses, a designation launched in 2025 by the NC Main Street and... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/12/2026


Beech Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain Resort

Real Estate Broker | Lodging Operations Manager Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/12/2026


OP Smiles
OP Smiles

Scheduling Coordinator Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/12/2026


Know Your Neighbor: SERVPRO of Watauga & Ashe Counties
Know Your Neighbor: SERVPRO of Watauga & Ashe Counties

Locally owned. Community driven. Here to Help®—24/7. At SERVPRO of Watauga & Ashe Counties, helping neighbors recover after fire, water, or storm damage isn’t just our business—it’s personal. As a locally owned and operated restoration company, our team lives,... Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/12/2026


Town of Boone
Town of Boone

Multiple Openings Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/11/2026


State Farm - Adam Jackson
State Farm - Adam Jackson

Account Representative Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted03/11/2026