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Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near newland.

Winter has arrived in North Carolina, bringing frost to the piedmont region and snow to the mountains. This week’s sudden change in weather is allowing for the early opening of several Carolina ski resorts. At Sugar Mountain Resort, the forecasted sub-freezing temperatures this week caused them to start cranking...

This article presents a taste tour of three standout burgers available in Boone. Have you had the chance to sample any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below:

Thank a snowmaker this morning, because the ski and snowboard season in the southeast is officially underway. Sugar Mountain announced this morning that it will open for the season at 9 a.m., making it the first ski area in the region open for business. Easy Street, Northridge, Switchback, Upper and Lower Flying Mile, and the Magic Carpet area will all be skiable, and its six-person Summit Express chairlift is spinning. Twilight and night skiing will be available in the upcoming weeks, while the snowsports school, rental shop, and childcare are all fully operational. Matt Laws has the full breakdown for you here.

School officials announced the decision on their website.

A century ago, the Spruce Pine Rioters marched Black workers out of NC’s Mitchell County at gunpoint, and an escapee went to the electric chair.

STAFF REPORTS The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury this week released its investigative report of the Carter County Solid Waste Department concerning allegations of malfeasance. The investigation was initiated after a county official noted a questionable relationship and questionable business practices at the landfill by then landfill director Benny Lyons. The investigation was […] The post State audit reveals questionable practices at Carter County Landfill under Lyons appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

The senior project manager for the Newland Park told county officials last week that the walking trail at the new 51-acre park may be paved when construction begins next year. Jon Wood, who’s with the design firm Benesch, told county commissioners that bids for the new park could include an option to pave the ⅝-mile walking trail and the road from the park entrance to the park’s parking lot. Original...

Tweetsie Railroad is a family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park between Boone and Blowing Rock, NC. The park consists of a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. Engine #12 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo, and other attractions geared towards families with children.

WLOS — Get the puffy jackets ready! The week ahead brings us some of the coldest temperatures so far this season. We'll be trading in the coats for the umbrellas by the end of the week. A cold front moved through the region Sunday night bringing some showers to...

Troy vs Appalachian State Sun Belt Championship college football expert picks, predictions

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

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The AMY Wellness Foundation (AMYWF) has been awarded the Outstanding Organization Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Western North Carolina. The AFP of Western North Carolina, an organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy and recognizing excellence in fundraising, chose AMY Wellness Foundation for its outstanding contributions to the community and commitment to making a lasting impact.

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At the top of Beech Mountain, we were surrounded by the prolific Blue Ridge peaks, which took on shades of white, gray, and icy blue in the winter. My college roommate, Sandra DeWese, and I approached the slopes each dark winter morning to start our shifts as ski hostesses for the mountain’s resort. It was Christmas break of 1978, and we’d taken the job to make some extra cash between semesters at Lees-McRae College. We filled paper cups with muddy black coffee from the pot in the lift hut before heading off to greet skiers in our Moon Boots.

Students enrolled in Foods and Nutrition I at Mitchell High School with Mrs. Stephanie McClellan , Mrs. Katie Boone and Mrs. Adrienne Snyder recently earned their ServSafe Foodhandler Certification. This certification covers the basics of food safety and preventing foodborne illness at home and in the food service industry. Students learned about these topics as part of their curriculum and then had the opportunity to take the test to certify with this nationally recognized credential as part of their CTE course.

ASHEVILLE - Every year since 2017, Attorney General Josh Stein has awarded Dogwood Awards to the leaders of North Carolina who are dedicated to keeping residents safe, healthy and happy in their communities. This year, six leaders in Western North Carolina — from Cherokee to Watauga counties — won a...

BOONE, N.C. (WCYB) — To put it simply, it was not the easiest of roads to the end of the season for Appalachian State football. But heading into the first weekend in December, the Mountaineers find themselves with a shot at the Sun Belt title game against Troy. With...

In this article, we delve into the rich flavors of four traditional American cuisines that you can savor in Spruce Pine. Have you had the chance to taste any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!