November 18, 2024 . I Holiday décor began showing up on a few store shelves in the middle of summer, so it’s not like we didn’t have plenty of notice. We were sailing right along and then the ...

November 18, 2024 Appalachian State University invites the public to its Community Appreciation Meal for a free, seasonal dinner at Central Dining Hall on the Boone campus on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4 ...

November 15, 2024. The Broyhill Family Foundation presented equal checks totaling $600,000 to two disaster relief organizations that have long-term plans to address Western North Carolina’s needs ...

Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. These parks have been closed entirely since ...

November 12, 2024. MerleFest, presented by Window World, has announced the initial lineup ahead of the annual event, taking ...

July 2, 2012. If you are looking to gain insight into Appalachian culture or seeking to enrich your summer experience, reserve three Wednesdays in July to participate in the John B. Stephenson ...

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 ...

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 ...

November 12, 2024 The annual Veterans Day Celebration at Green Valley School in Boone is always a highlight for students, faculty, staff and especially for the veterans in the community. This year’s ...