June 10, 2015. Opposition towards the planned construction of an asphalt plant off U.S. 421 has driven many citizens of Watauga County to openly oppose Mountain City, Tenn.-based Maymead, Inc. due to environmental and quality of life concerns that may come as a result of asphalt production in Deep Gap. High Country WATCH is organizing a concerned citizens meeting on this issue at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the Watauga Humane Society. By Josiah Clark / Read more… Continue reading →