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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 27th, 2026
October 27, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 27th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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MOVIE REVIEW: OTHER MOMMY
By Bob Garver The title “Other Mommy” is misleading. The villainous demon haunting 8-year-old Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark) can take any form, including her father (Jay Duplass), her babysitter (Sean Kaufman), or even a complete stranger. But yes, much of the time it impersonates…
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Boone United Methodist Hosts 69th Annual Farm City Banquet on Nov 5
The 69th Annual Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 5th, at 6:00PM at the Boone United Methodist Church. According to the late RG Shipley, who helped organize the first Farm City Banquet, this long-standing community event was first held in Cove Creek just over…
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Watauga County Farmers’ Market Voted No. 1 in North Carolina
BOONE, N.C. — Watauga County Farmers’ Market has been voted No. 1 in North Carolina in American Farmland Trust’s 2026 America’s Favorite Farmers Market competition. With 2,222 votes, the market also placed among the top five farmers’ markets in the Southeast. The recognition…
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 20th, 2026
October 20, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 20th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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MOVIE REVIEW: Evil Dead Burn
By Bob Garver “Evil Dead” is a horror franchise that started out low-budget and shlocky in the 80’s, and has grown to be trusted with more resources as its films take themselves more seriously. It sounds like a welcome form of maturity, but it isn’t. The films aren’t fun…
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 13th, 2026
The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 13th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Invite
By: Bob Garver “The Invite” is one of those movies that is basically just a filmed stage play. An unnecessary prologue aside, the whole thing takes place in a single apartment with four actors doing things that don’t require movie magic. For a movie like this to work, it needs…
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Tomato Trail Connects High Country Shoppers with Local Food
Boone, NC – Tomatoes took center stage across Boone this September as the Watauga County Farmers’ Market, King Street Market and High Country Food Hub teamed up for the inaugural Tomato Trail, a weeklong celebration connecting the community with local farmers, local food and the…
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WATA 1450 & 96.5 Named NCAB’s 2026 Non-Metro Station of the Year
October 8, 2026 Boone, NC – "Our team worked tirelessly to support the High Country during a year of unprecedented challenges that could have easily shut us down," said Erica Lackey, General Manager of High Country Radio. "This small but mighty group works miracles every day to…
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Vaya Health, Partners Health Management Merge to Form Vaya Partners
GASTONIA, N.C. – Vaya Health and Partners Health Management officially merged today to form Vaya Partners, uniting their expansive provider networks, specialized staff, and community resources to ensure seamless, integrated care for over 225,000 members in 47 North Carolina…
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MOVIE REVIEW: “Insidious: Out of the Further”
By Bob Garver If there’s one horror franchise that loves its jump scares, it’s “Insidious.” The 2010 original is best known for a red-faced demon appearing out of nowhere. But that film also boasted an originality to its worldbuilding. “Insidious: Out of the Further” is the…
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Downtown Boone Development Association Receives $25,000 from Appalachian Regional Commission
October 8, 2026 Boone, NC – “Downtown Boone has experienced exciting changes and growth over the last several years, and this funding gives us an opportunity to make sure our organization is growing right alongside the community we serve,” said Executive Director Lane Moody.…
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 6th, 2026
October 6, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – October 6th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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Come Enjoy an Early Evening of Live Music This Sunday at the P.B. Scott’s Party, Boone Saloon
The post Come Enjoy an Early Evening of Live Music This Sunday at the P.B. Scott’s Party, Boone Saloon appeared first on High Country Press .
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A Fun Night Out at the Boone Saloon on Oct. 11
I hope you will consider coming to the 50th anniversary of PB Scotts. How many X-bars do you know that still celebrate themselves and their beer buying guests?! There will be memorabilia, and T-shirts for sale and live music with Big Bump and the Stun Gunz starting at 7:30 right…
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 29th, 2026
Sepiember 29, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 29th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 22nd, 2026
Sepiember 22, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 22nd, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 15th, 2026
Sepiember 15, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 15th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .
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Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 8th, 2026
Sepiember 8, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more The post Watauga, Avery Obituaries – September 8th, 2026 appeared first on High Country Press .