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 ...

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 ...

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 11, 2024 The battle for second place at the domestic box office this past weekend (behind the fourth weekend of “Venom: The Last Dance”) was awfully close, with two films hovering around the ...