November 12, 2024. MerleFest, presented by Window World, has announced the initial lineup ahead of the annual event, taking place April 24-27, 2025 on the campus of Wilkes Community College. This year ...

November 12, 2024 As the dust begins to settle across our area in the wake of historic Helene’s destruction, a volunteer group of some 175-strong is planning to sweep into the area to provide ...

The Western North Carolina town of Banner Elk, a popular tourist destination closed since late September because of Hurricane ...

November 6, 2024 The Carolina Snowbelles are pleased to announce the rescheduled date for their first annual Carolina ...

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Boone Town Council, Town of Boone staff, Explore Boone, Downtown Boone Development Association members, and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for joining us at ...

October 31, 2024 In response to the hardships caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Education Assistance ...

November 8, 2024 Martha Jaynes Hicks was honored for what her fellow-county officials and others have termed 16 years of meticulous service as a member of the Avery County Board of Commissioners to ...

The main takeaways from App State Football's dramatic 28-20 win against Old Dominion on Saturday: the Mountaineers produced ...

The Avery County Board of Education has approved a negotiated settlement with Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Brigman to buy out his contract. The buyout became effective on October 31 and ended his ...

November 6, 2024 Virginia Foxx released the following statement on her victory in the general election for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. “American elections are the bedrock of our ...

November 6, 2024 . I November has long been a month set aside to reflect upon our blessings, and at no time is that more evident than the present. Despite the storm, many in our area still have much ...

November 4, 2024 Your High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 18th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall. The ceremony will include the ...