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 ...

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 resulting from ...

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 ...

A group of friends who call themselves “The Misfit Toys” have decorated a tree every year for the WYN Festival of Trees, including this one in 2023. Pictured from left to right are Jan Blair ...

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 ...

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

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 $11 million mark.