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Votes were certified by the Watauga County Board of Elections today.
AWN’s Dane Maggard spoke with Board of Elections Director Matthew Snyder.
As votes were certified in Watauga County, Colin Wishneski of the Appalachian joined AWN’s Grace Ellen Callihan to talk tax referendums and voter turnout.
As votes were certified around North Carolina and around Watauga County, Republican Eric Eller has maintained his lead against Democrat Andrew Brooks.
Eller is a Watauga High School graduate and Eller law office has been in Boone for 30 years.
Republican Ray Pickett conceded against Democrat Charlie Wallin, making Wallin the North Carolina House Representative for District 93.
Wallin is a former App State employee and has lived in Watauga for 34 years.
North Carolina Democrat Chuck Hubbard maintains the lead against Republican incumbent Virgina Foxx.
Foxx has held her seat since 2005. If Hubbard wins, he would flip House of Representatives District 5 seat for North Carolina for the first time in 30 years.
Incumbent Len Hagaman was reelected to the Watauga County sheriff position as votes were finalized today at the Watauga County Canvass meeting.
The Democrat beat out his Republican opponent Darin Church.
Ellen Lamont will serve on the Watauga County Board of Education for District 1.
Votes were finalized today in Watauga County at the Board of Elections Canvass meeting. Lamont is an App State profesor and beat out her opponent Yolanda Adams with 61% of the vote.
As votes were finalized today at the Watauga County Canvass meeting, it was certified that Democrat Adam Hege will serve as County Commissioner for District 1.
Hege won against his Republican opponent Rick Woods with 88% of the vote.
Democrat Ray Russell of Ray’s Weather will serve as Watauga County Commissioner for District 2.
Votes were finalized today in Watauga County at the Board of Elections Canvass meeting. Ray Russell beat out his Republican opponent Savva Kostis with 73% of the vote.
The #13-Seeded Pioneers kicked off their quest to repeat as State Champions with a 16-8 Win over Olympic High School!
AWN’s Tristan Biesel reports from the opening round of the playoffs.
Watauga travels down to play fourth seeded Kings Mountain.
A Martinsville masterpiece - and grandfather clock - for William Byron!
The Hendrick Motorsports driver dominated the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway Sunday, picking up his first win of the NASCAR Cup Series season at "The Paperclip."
AWN's Dylan Shepherd has the report.
As the night ends so does our coverage.
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The Avery County Clerk of Courts race is ongoing!
AWNs Hope Davis spoke with Avery County candidates and voters.
Why are you voting?
AWNs Chase Slingwine caught up with some Watauga County voters on why they went to the polls!
It’s election night in the high country!
Watauga correspondent Tristan Biesel gives insight on what to expect.
Watauga Football started 1-5 and has now rattled off four straight wins, including a 35-22 Win over St Stephens. The win clinches a share of the 6A/7A Conference Championship.
Watauga hosts Olympic High School in the first round of the playoffs next Friday.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery is known for its local brews, but they're bringing a taste of Germany to the High Country. 🍂🍻
AWN's Grace Ellen Callihan spoke with AMB co-founder Chris Zieber about his German heritage and the family history behind the brewery's Oktoberfest beer.
It is time for a School of Music tradition once again, The Halloween monster concert is tonight!
AWNs Austin Cochrane has more.
The concert will be at 8pm at the Broyhill music center.
MOUNTAINEERS SPLIT SERIES WITH LOUISIANA 🏐
Brooke Kennerly caught up with Head Coach Chad Sutton to break down the matchups and discuss the team’s performance.