Dr. Heather Norris was formally installed Friday as the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University in a ceremony at ...

VALLE CRUCIS, NC - The 47th annual Valle Country Fair (VCF) coming up Saturday, October 18 will feature the original handmade creations of 142 craftspeople from across the Southern Appalachians. Of ...

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Foster Grandparent Program is partnering with the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab to provide intergenerational mentorship and support to local children.

Zionville– On Thursday, October 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Watauga County on US 421 near the Tennessee state line. A ...

A portion of Dewitt Barnett Road (SR 1114) in Watauga County will close later this week as N.C. Department of Transportation crews replace a large culvert.

FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects. This includes 31 newly approved projects, as well as 18 large ...

“As we reach the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina has made encouraging progress, but my goodness, the work is far from over,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We must continue ...

This initiative aims to reduce wait times at NCDMV driver license offices and offer greater flexibility for teens and their parents. Teens can still choose to take their road test at an NCDMV office, ...

DEQ will continue its work mapping landslides using $3 million allocated by the General Assembly. This information can be used to create a landslide early warning system in the future.

Valle Country Fair, Post Office Box 543, Valle Crucis, NC 28691 September 18, 2025 Media Contact: Catherine Morton VCF Media Website: https://www.vallecountryfair.org ...

This moderated event provides an open and informative platform for voters to engage with candidates running for Blowing Rock Town Council. Attendees will hear directly from the candidates on key ...

Florancie Jacques, 26, of Cary, is accused of stealing more than $3,400 in four incidents between September 2022 and April 2025, according to Queen City News. She worked as a reviewer and recruiter in ...