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SPRUCE PINE – Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) is excited to announce the launch of Trail Buddies, an innovative new volunteer program that gives shelter dogs a much-needed break from
BANNER ELK — The community is invited to the 22nd annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan worship service at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. On
Dallas Renzi named Director of Sports Broadcasting/Assistant Sports Information Director
BANNER ELK – Lane closures will continue for approximately two weeks in Avery County while a utility company relocates a gas line ahead of an upcoming N.C. Department of Transportation
LINVILLE – Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Acute Stroke Ready Certific...
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Carolina are not immune to the issue. Danielle
BOONE — As An Appalachian Summer Festival prepares to launch its 42nd season on June 27, the Schaefer Spotlight Series brings a star-studded lineup of iconic performers and genre-defying artists
BOONE — Appalachian Rhythm Clogging & Dance will take its mountain traditions to the nation’s capital this July 4, performing in the National Independence Day Parade as part of America’s
NEWLAND — On Independence Day, families across Avery County will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But many will observe another tradition: the Fourth of July Car, Truck and Motorcycle
ELK PARK — On a sunny Saturday afternoon, guitar and harmonica sounds filled the air around the restored building along U.S. 19E as customers browsed imported Italian fashions, sampled Greek
ELK PARK — After purchasing their Elk Park home in July of 2025, Thomas and Denise Rizzo began noticing an abnormally high water bill. Their meter indicated that nothing was
AVERY COUNTY — For many families across the High Country, the end of the school year marks more than the start of summer vacation. Nationally, food security advocates have long
ELK PARK — The barn of Elk River Evergreens was filled with laughter and the smell of smoked brisket as Avery Connect welcomed students and families to share a meal
Freedom Life founder discusses reentry programs, rural communities and transformations
Commissioners adopt $42.45M budget, review opioid funding recommendations, development matters
RALEIGH — Last week the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs and their personnel from all corners of the state for its annual Legislative Day at the General Assembly in
BANNER ELK — In Banner Elk’s quaint town center, a bright red train caboose sits right off of Shawneehaw Road. When visitors enter, they are greeted by a small gift
Getting married is a major decision that comes with a financial to-do list that’s arguably more important than choosing a venue or a cake. Talking openly about money can help
NEWLAND — From June 1 to 3, a total of 26 campers joined members of the Avery Baseball program for the annual youth baseball camp held at Viking Field on
Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series on the hiring of new Avery High School Director of Athletics Samuel Phillips.
The signs of summer are abundant. Temperatures are rising, along with the humidity. Schools are letting out. Daylight is stretching into the evening hours. Families are planning weekend trips and
Construction began on June 1 on a portion of Avery County High School Road to construct a bridge over an area which was previously damaged by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
NEWLAND — Mountain Electric Cooperative has launched a new way for customers to report outages and stay informed when the power goes out. The system, called Hometown Grid, is now
Avery High School seniors took part in a week chock full of activities. From its capping ceremony to Senior Walks to a Senior Brunch and the graduation ceremony itself, the