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Quishing Surges 146% in Q1 2026 as Attackers Hide Behind the Code
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (91+ words) Watauga Democrat QR code phishing is becoming hard to ignore as attacks grow rapidly. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, "quishing" incidents spiked by 146%, with nearly 18. 7 million cases recorded in March, according to threat intelligence data. Unlock the rest of…...
Pa. House approves restrictions on cell phones in schools
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (172+ words) Watauga Democrat Harrisburg, Pa. " On June 1, the Pa. House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 1814, which would prohibit students in public schools from using or possessing a cell phone during the school day. Unlock the rest of the article…...
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings | National | wataugademocrat. com
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (377+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration's fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. He testified that U. S. negotiators…...
Honor Bridge Named a Best Employer in North Carolina for Sixth Year in a Row
1+ day, 41+ min ago (187+ words) Watauga Democrat CHAPEL HILL, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / Honor Bridge has once again been named one of the Best Employers in North Carolina by Business North Carolina magazine, marking the sixth consecutive year the organization has received this recognition. The…...
Symphony on the Mountain tickets now on sale
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (170+ words) Watauga Democrat Cornelia Laemmli Orth is the conductor of Symphony of the Mountains. BLOWING ROCK " Celebrate summer in the High Country at Symphony on the Mountain, the Blowing Rock Chamber's signature outdoor music event, happening Friday, July 17, at the new…...
Contents of 5, 300-year-old "tzi the Iceman's body revealed
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (116+ words) Scientists at Eurac Research in Italy have obtained a detailed picture of the microbial community associated with "tzi. (Eurac Research via SWNS) In samples of internal tissue, the researchers were able to detect genetic material from bacteria belonging to "tzi's…...
'Unearth a Story': Watauga County Public Library launches summer reading program
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (168+ words) Watauga Democrat The Watauga County Public Library is located at 140 Queen Street. BOONE " The Watauga County Public Library has launched its much-anticipated Summer Reading Program to ignite the imaginations of readers of all ages through the theme "Unearth a Story....
Action Behavior Centers Launches Comprehensive Design Standard Across 400+ ABA Therapy Locations
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (146+ words) Watauga Democrat Clinically informed center upgrades reflect the company's commitment to high-quality ABA therapy environments for autistic children Unlock the rest of the article with a subscription. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar,…...
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (266+ words) Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified. Democrats say federal housing finance director Bill Pulte lacks national security experience. Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and John…...
WHS student earns national JROTC honor from DAR chapter
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (198+ words) Watauga Democrat Watauga High School's Isabella Fontanez received the National Defense Committee Junior Officers Reserve Training Bronze Medal from the Daniel Boone Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The award is presented to a JROTC student…...