Weekend storms pose risk of flooding and mudslides in High Country
Local and state officials are preparing for heavy rain across North Carolina this weekend from the remnants of Hurricane Ian.
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Work begins on Ashe County bridge replacement on Blue Ridge Parkway
Two High Country sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are getting big-budget makeovers.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System aligns with UNC Health
The Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) has signed an affiliation agreement with
With housing voucher in hand, some families still struggle to find homes
Some of the High Country's most vulnerable residents are facing major hurdles when it comes to finding affordable housing.
State biologists seek sightings of hellbender salamanders in High Country waters
The waterways of the Appalachian mountains including the High Country are home to North America's largest aquatic salamanders. But few are ever seen in the wild.
Historic Boone theater reaches $10M capital campaign goal
A historic theater in Boone has successfully completed a decade-long capital campaign by reaching its $10 million goal.
Mask mandate to end in Boone March 7
Town Council members in Boone voted this week to lift a state of emergency that put COVID restrictions in place. The move means the town will end its mask mandate starting next month.
Drop in fees could aid High Country fishing
Hunting and fishing licenses in North Carolina have become more affordable for older residents.
In Banner Elk, a winning woolly worm makes winter weather predictions
Since 1978, a festival in North Carolina's High Country has touted being able to predict the severity of winter weather.
And it all comes down to a winning worm.