SPRUCE PINE — Mayland Community College has been recognized as one of the best values among Community Colleges in North Carolina by bestvalues…
ASHEVILLE — As we head into fall wildfire season in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service and the U.S. Forest Service urge visitors and Nort…
MT. WOLF, Pa. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending flexibilit…
LEDGER — Toe River Health District reported in a press release on Monday, Oct. 12, that a fifth patient diagnosed with COVID-19 in Mitchell Co…
The High Country has seen an increase in women serving in law enforcement and corrections in recent years, with several agencies experiencing …
AVERY COUNTY — The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 presidential election has come and gone, but registered voters may still opt to …
Two High Country locals were recently recognized at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Music Awards, each for their res…
ASHEVILLE – Mission Health is hosting an opioid take back event to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of m…
I’m thinking of our nation. In spite of the eruptions of evil we see all around us, we are called to rise up out of the ashes of fear and be a…
Fall colors have exploded across the Avery County region in the past week, as cooler and wetter weather has made its presence felt across the …
NEWLAND — The Newland Board of Alderman reconvened for its latest meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in which the board addressed a couple’s request …
BANNER ELK — The High Country Charitable Foundation was busy this past week distributing grants and donations to local charitable and communit…
Volunteers from the Avery County Schools, North Carolina National Guard, Cannon Memorial Hospital, MANNA FoodBank, Feeding Avery Families and …
RALEIGH – Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification throu…
BANNER ELK — Carlton Gallery begins its 38th Autumn Group Exhibition with “The Intuitive Presence of Art” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, …
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Sept. 30 announced that North Carolina will move into Phase 3 of the statewide reopening plan beginning at 5 p.m.…
BANNER ELK — Last week, students and teachers at Banner Elk School participated in National Rock Your School Day with themed dress and events.
BEECH MOUNTAIN – A summer of improvements sets the stage for an enhanced visitor experience this winter at Beech Mountain Resort, the highest …
Kiwanis of Banner Elk announces its Terrific Kids from Freedom Trail Elementary and Newland Elementary for the month of September. Pictured le…
