PUBLIC NOTICES
SANITATION DEPARTMENT- CLOSED- MEMORIAL DAY
The Sanitation Department will be Closed on Monday, May 26th. All sites will be open on Tuesday, May 27th.
05/22/2025 - Special Meeting Notice
AN ETHICS TRAINING WEBINAR FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENTED BY THE UNC SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT WILL BE VIEWED ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE WATAUGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 814 WEST KING STREET, BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA. A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING WEBINAR. PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 828-265-8000.
05/26/2025 - Holiday Office Closure
Watauga County Offices will be closed in Observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
County Offices will re-open as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Please call the County Manager’s Office at 828-265-8000 if you have questions.
05/27/2025 - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Old Cove Creek School Sports Field Project
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Introduction: In accordance with NCGS 143-64.31, Watauga County requests statement of qualifications from qualified persons or firms for the design and construction administration services for the Old Cove Creek School Sports Field Project. Comprehensive services required include, but are not limited to, surveying and civil, landscape and structural design. The County intends to utilize the design, bid and build method of project procurement.
Project Description: The sports field located at 175 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC, was destroyed by Helene flood waters in 2025. This project includes rebuilding the sports field, walking track, wellhouse, playground, pavilion, pickleball and basketball courts, and the addition of a public restroom building.
Proposal Submission: Qualifications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Watauga County Administration Building, 814 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, attention Deron Geouque, County Manager. Packets shall be marked, “RFQ - Old Cove Creek Sports Field Project.”
06/03/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
06/17/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
07/01/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
07/15/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
08/05/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
08/19/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
09/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
09/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
10/07/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
10/21/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
11/04/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
11/18/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
12/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
12/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
01/01/2027 - Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation
Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation is currently underway with every property in Watauga County to be visited by an appraiser. The field reviews are conducted to ensure the data of the property reflects accurately in the county tax records. As a part of this review, all residential and commercial properties will be digitally photographed to ensure that all improvements can be compared consistently and uniformly, as well as to validate property addresses and locations to assist emergency services. Staff will be driving vehicles with door magnets attached identifying them as Watauga County Appraisal. Appraisers will be wearing a safety vest and lanyard with a photo ID Badge attached. As part of their appraisal, they will be knocking on doors to advise the owner that they are there and ask a couple of questions. If no one is home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger to let the owner know the property was visited by staff. Should you have any questions as to the identity of the individual at your home please contact the Tax Office at 828-265-8021.