The Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce.

The race for the Watauga County Sheriff includes incumbent Sheriff Len Hagaman (D) and challenger David Searcy (R).

Thanks to JSA Productions for making the audio of these forums available in podcast form.