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Ashe CountyTraffic Stop Uncovers Florida Fugitive with Outstanding Charges

Ashe Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 61-year-old Frederick Adam Cooper of Fleetwood, NC, following a traffic stop for improper equipment. The stop led deputies to discover that Cooper had a felony extradition fugitive warrant from Broward County, Florida. On October 10th, 2026, Deputy Daniel Rodriguez was patrolling...

Ashe County, NC · 23h
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Tsubaki Nakashima to close plant in Mountain City, will impact around 110 people

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tsubaki Nakashima announced Thursday that it plans to close its plant in Mountain City by the end of 2027. The plant makes balls and rollers. The company already plans to close its Erwin plant in February 2027. The Mountain City will impact around 110...

Mountain City, TN · 2d
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WJHL

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Town of Mountain City to see road improvements in five corridors after USDOT grant

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Town of Mountain City has received more than $2 million in funds from the United States Department of Transportation to improve roadway and pedestrian safety. The federal award totals $2,482,850, along with a $620,713 local match from the Town of Mountain City, for a total of $3.1 million dedicated […]

Mountain City, TN · 1d

Queen City News

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Caldwell County man convicted of taking indecent liberties with a child

Maple was already a registered sex offender at the time of these offenses.

Caldwell County, NC · 13h

Ashe Post & Times

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West Jefferson considers zoning change for short-term rental

WEST JEFFERSON — Town planning board members recommended reclassifying property at the corner of Hice Avenue and Hamilton Street from a conditional use district to a community shopping district on Nov. 3. Town officials said that Jerrita Roark plans to develop the property into an Airbnb short-term rental. Her proposal envisions a two-story building with a residence above a lower-unit business. Town Clerk Rebecca Eldreth said the affected property is within a former provision for the Jefferson Station condominium development. She also said that town officials are trying to “cycle out” the conditional district classification. West Jefferson aldermen will hold a public hearing about the planning board’s recommendation before its Dec. 7 monthly meeting. In other town business, aldermen appointed former volunteer firefighter Matt Lambert as West Jefferson Fire Department’s new assistant chief on Nov. 2. “He’s doing a great job,” Mayor Rusty Barr said. “They (the fire department) are doing a great job for the town; we maintained our recent fire rating at 5S. That should keep insurance rates lower within a five-minute response time of the department.” Barr said the West Jefferson fire district also has many water points, streams, and ponds for quickly extinguishing fires near property.

West Jefferson, NC · 18h

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Watauga County Bridge Dedicated To Deputy Logan Fox

BOONE – N.C. Department of Transportation officials joined the family, friends and colleagues of Watauga County Deputy Logan S. Fox on Friday to dedicate the N.C. 105 bridge over the Watauga River in his memory. The ceremony honored the life and legacy of Fox, who was tragically shot and...

Watauga County, NC · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Skip the Grocery Store and Buy Beef Straight From the Pasture

The first time I pulled up a gravel drive and saw the cows grazing just past the farm store, I wondered if a steak could really taste that different. It can. Across North Carolina, family farms sell beef right where it was raised, often for prices that beat the supermarket. Grab a cooler, clear some freezer space, and come meet the farms that turn a simple grocery run into a country road trip.

North Carolina · 1d

onekindesign.com

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Cozy mountain house in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

Wood plank ceilings, a stacked stone fireplace, and playful plaid wallpaper fill this Banner Elk getaway. Aguilar Design Studio has designed, built, and furnished this cozy mountain house for a retired healthcare executive and his wife in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Tucked into the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the house was built as a vacation home where family and friends can get together. It is also a year-round home for the couple’s son.

Banner Elk, NC · 1d

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This Unforgettable North Carolina Train Ride Takes You Through The Most Stunning Scenery

There are places in this world that earn the word “unforgettable” honestly, without any marketing assistance or exaggeration required. Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is one of those places, and the stunning scenery it takes you through is only the beginning of why it stays with you long after you’ve driven back down the mountain.

Blowing Rock, NC · 2d

wataugaonline.com

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WYN’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees Is Just Around the Corner

Local organizations, designers, and friend groups are gathering to deck the halls for this year’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, beginning the week of November 16th. Festival of Trees has become a tradition in kicking off the holiday season in the High Country. With more than 100 decorated trees and wreaths on display across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties and available for purchase via online auction, the event raises money to support Western Youth Network (WYN)’s vital programming for children and youth across the region.

Watauga County, NC · 21h

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Blowing Rock Town Manager Update: Park Avenue Waterline Work on Schedule, BRAHM Parking Deck Repairs Underway, Town Council Meets Nov. 10

Laurel Lane sidewalks: Work paused this week so Public Works could repair stormwater pipes and a sewer line. Crews also found and repaired a crushed sewer line, extending the work beyond the expected timeframe. Public Works staff worked into Tuesday evening to finish the repairs and reopen the road. The town plans to patch the two affected roadway areas next week, and sidewalk work resumes Monday and is expected to be completed next week.

Blowing Rock, NC · 1d

theappalachianonline.com

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Boone locals and political candidates react to midterm blue wave

The Republican and Democratic chapters in Boone gathered to watch the 2026 midterm elections Tuesday night. As results rolled in throughout the evening, one watch party had more to celebrate than the other. The Watauga County GOP held its watch party at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Boone....

Boone, NC · 1d

WJHL

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End-of-life animal rescue creates ‘Rainbow Bridge’ memorial for pet owners to say goodbye

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Every dog deserves a happy ending at Rescue Dog & End of Life Sanctuary in Mountain City. The rescue has created a special place for pet owners to say goodbye to their companions. The founder of the sanctuary, Melissa Gentry, says owners deserve a place to remember and visit their […]

Mountain City, TN · 17h

theappalachianonline.com

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Mountaineers set sights on Panthers with opportunity to become bowl-eligible

App State football battles its second Sun Belt Conference foe in as many weeks Saturday, hosting Georgia State University in Boone after falling to Georgia Southern University 19-3 in Statesboro, Georgia, on Halloween. The Mountaineers have never lost to the Panthers, boasting a perfect 12-0 record since joining the Sun Belt in 2014.

Statesboro, GA · 2d

Carolina Public Press

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Seismic ripples in NC mountain politics. Foxx trails by 99 votes.

Virginia Foxx faced the same challenger in 2024 and won handily. But 2026 was a year of change across Western North Carolina.

North Carolina · 1d

WBTV

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Langtree Charter beats Avery County 44-28 for program’s first playoff win

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A historic night for Langtree Charter ended with even more history Friday night. The Lions hosted their first-ever playoff game, and left with the program’s first playoff win after beating Avery County 44-28 in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs. Next up,...

Avery County, NC · 11h

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Local Government Commission to decide town of Ronda's future

The Local Government Commission, or LGC, will begin the formal process of deciding whether the town of Ronda in Wilkes County can be financially rehabilitated or if it should be dissolved. In September, Ronda’s Board of Commissioners voted to dissolve its charter. Now, the LGC is putting recovery back...

Ronda, NC · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

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$35 million App State GEAR UP grant advances college, career readiness for Western NC students

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s Office of Rural Promise (ORP) is the awardee of a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award marks the second consecutive $35 million federal grant App State has received in support of its GEAR UP program, allowing the university to serve more students and families across the western portion of the state. GEAR UP is a federally funded college access program designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education immediately after high school. Through a wide range of research-based services to students, families and teachers, App State’s GEAR UP NC Appalachian Partnership aims to improve college-going mindsets, high school graduation rates and postsecondary enrollment rates. Results from App State’s previous GEAR UP grants demonstrate the program’s effectiveness in improving educational outcomes. Among participating schools, 97% of students were on track to graduate by the end of ninth grade, and 98% graduated from high school on time, significantly exceeding the statewide average of 88%, according to 2024–25 data, the latest available. “By helping prepare thousands of regional middle and high school students

Boone, NC · 1d

clintoncountysports.com

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LH men’s wrestling faces #25 Indiana and Appalachian State Saturday

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After opening the season last weekend at the Navy Classic, the Lock Haven men’s wrestling team is back in action this weekend with a pair of duals and the Journeymen Classic Round Robin. The Haven opens the weekend on Saturday at 2 p.m. when it...

Bethlehem, PA · 1d