Boxes are being sorted and prepared to ship at Operation Christmas Child Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

WCS will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day on Wednesday, Dec. 6. No students will report to school buildings. Teachers & instructional staff may choose to work remotely if needed for their safety. All high school students will begin remote instruction at 10:30.

A few photos of road conditions throughout our county on 12/6/23 taken by different WCS weather team members completing their routes. The holiday/snow day program at Hardin Park and Parkway School is scheduled to open at 7:30 a.m. Be safe out there, Watauga! ❄️

Good morning! Some snow continues to fly in the mountains this morning. Here's a look at Banner Elk and Beech Mountain, and we have our own Rose Eiklor live in Banner Elk this morning on Spectrum News 1. #ncwx #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx

A pretty, snowy and chilly morning here in banner elk! We’re live on Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Snowing in Banner Elk Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Snow is coming down much harder in Banner Elk Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Drive safe out there this morning Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

That was fast ! Roads are now covered in Banner Elk Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day Monday, Dec. 11. No students will report to school buildings. Remote instruction start times: K-8 students: 10 a.m. (follow the schedule provided by teachers) High school students: 10:30 a.m.

Here are some pictures and a video from our WCS weather team. They checked road conditions on the evening of Dec. 10. These were taken in 4 different areas of the county.

Due to continued snowfall in parts of the district with a number of snow and ice covered roads throughout the county, Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day for Monday, Jan. 8th.  No students will report to school buildings.

Be careful out there today it’s icy ! Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Plow trucks are out in Boone Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Seeing heavier snow fall in boone Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region

Due to winter weather, icy roads and high winds coupled with extremely low temperatures, WCS will be closed for students on Wednesday, Jan. 17. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday with NO remote instruction. Stay safe and warm! 🧣 ❄️ ☃️

Power is back on in boone after many homes lost power around 3 am

Spectrum News reporter Rose Eiklor found a bit of sleet in the Sugar Mountain area. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

Looking for lunch? How about a taste from the past? Rose Eiklor with Spectrum News did a great story on The Ham Shoppe, which was located at the corner of Hwy 105 & Broadstone Rd. It moved around several times but now has a new home for its sandwiches. l8r.it/PIrh

Boone police have confirmed two people are in custody following reports of a stabbing at Appalachian state university Spectrum News 1 Mountain Region