September 15, 2025 In hopes of learning more about the protest held August 28 in support of Blowing Rock Academy, High ...

September 12, 2025 In every great town, there’s a group of people who quietly, tirelessly, and selflessly keep things running ...

September 10, 2025 The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission  (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the ...

D. Moretz passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2025. Josh was born May 22, 1980 in Boone, NC to Tommy and Jan Moretz. ...

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country unveils an extraordinary slate of events this fall, bringing world-class entertainment to Boone with a dynamic mix of film, music, magic, and cultural ...

The colors, flavors, sights and sounds of harvest season in the Blue Ridge Mountains all come together at the Valle Country Fair (VCF) in scenic Valle Crucis, North Carolina, on October 18th.

September 2, 2025 On August 12, I spoke at the Blowing Rock Town Council about information I gleaned from the Duke University study done on the BR Academy daycare center.  These comments were my own.

September 12, 2025 Beginning around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, a group of protesters gathered along the south side of Ginny Stevens Lane between Main and Wallingford streets. According to ...

September 12, 2025 The Blowing Rock Civic Association (BRCA) celebrated its 10th anniversary during the organization’s annual meeting held on August 28. The gathering took place at Chip Perry’s car ...

Septembere 9, 2025. The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland. Read more ...

September 10, 2025 The Avery County Young Professionals (ACYP) hosted their first annual Rock the Ridge fundraiser on Saturday, August 2 at Grandfather Vineyard and Winery. The event was a success, ...

September 10, 2025 We are thrilled to share the success of our 3rd Annual Gatsby Gala! Thanks to your generosity and support, we doubled last year's revenue and raised over $32,389 to preserve and ...