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Blue Ridge Energy Foundation Grant Awards

Boone, North Carolina – Grants awarded by the Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation will support local community projects focused on economic and community development, health and wellness, education and youth programs, and other initiatives that enhance quality of life throughout our communities. In Watauga County, citizens will benefit from...

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Hospitality House and Hunger & Health Coalition Teaming Up to Provide Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. and Hunger and Health Coalition are joining forces to provide complete, traditional Thanksgiving meal boxes to area households and they need a community-wide effort to make it happen. “Both of our agencies are experiencing a surge in demand and currently over forty percent of our...

Boone, NC · 2d
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Mark McGuinn, App State Soccer Player and Country Singer Behind “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” Dies at 58

Mark Albert McGuinn, a Greensboro native who played soccer at Appalachian State University before becoming a Nashville recording artist, has died at age 58. McGuinn died Oct. 26, 2026, according to his obituary. He was born Aug. 19, 1968, to Jack and Eleanor McGuinn. Soccer at Grimsley and App State.

Greensboro, NC · 1d
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School bus changes take effect in Smyth County

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Smyth County Public Schools’ changes to its bus operations took effect Wednesday as the school system seeks to be more efficient amid rising diesel prices. The school system informed families on Monday that it was facing financial challenges due to fuel costs and would be making changes to some bus […]

Smyth County, VA · 1d

Carolina Public Press

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Still counting votes. Some NC contests have flipped and others remain too close to call.

NC county boards of election will conduct canvass of votes on Nov. 13, after which protests or recount requests could still delay results.

North Carolina · 1d

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CUP CHAMP: 1961: Jimmy Pardue

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina driver Jimmy Pardue picked up his first LASTCAR Cup Series Championship in 1961, breaking George Parrish’s single-season last-place record in 1955 by scoring five last-place finishes in forty-four starts during a fifty-two-race season. Pardue edged second-place Curtis Crider, soon to become the 1963 LASTCAR Cup Champion, and defending LASTCAR Cup Champion Junior Johnson. Johnson’s three finishes upped his career total to 11, giving him the most last-place finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history.

North Wilkesboro, NC · 1d

The Avery Journal-Times

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Grandfather Mountain to kick off holiday season with tree arrival and festivities

LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, will celebrate the arrival of this year’s holiday tree at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery on Friday, Nov. 20. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences. Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, will escort this year’s tree through the park’s entrance gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center. There, visitors can take part in snowflake-themed crafts and enjoy some hot chocolate and candy canes. “The holiday tree adds a touch of seasonal magic to Grandfather Mountain, creating a memorable winter experience for guests of all ages,” said Seth Yarber, facilities coordinator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “We invite visitors to experience this special tradition for themselves and see how the mountain comes alive with holiday spirit.” The full schedule for the celebration is below. 11 a.m. | Millie the Bear escorts the tree through the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gate. Guests are welcome

Linville, NC · 1d

The Yadkin Ripple

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Ham fest fun, classroom grants, and U.S. 601 roundabouts

In this week's news, some overnight closures are expected as construction crews work in Yadkinville, Jonesville hams it up over the weekend, and teachers awarded funding for classroom projects. On Saturday the local culinary tradition of country was celebrated with a new festival in Jonesville. Teachers across Yadkin County were awarded grants for special projects to help students in the classroom. Overnight closures expected this week as crews work on the new roundabouts on U.S. 601 (State St.) in Yadkinville. Read these stories and more in this week's edition of The Yadkin Ripple.

Yadkin County, NC · 1d

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Thirteenth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards announced

Alexander County Economic Development and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Thirteenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. In the special section inside the Nov. 11, 2026 print issue, there is a complete listing of the many businesses that were voted...

Alexander County, NC · 2d

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NC Society of Historians Honors Caldwell America 250 Committee

At their Annual Awards Ceremony, the North Carolina Society of Historians (NCSH) awarded the Caldwell County America 250 Committee the Multimedia Award of Excellence for “Our Story: The History of Caldwell County.”. “We are thrilled to have the NC Society of Historians recognize the time, dedication, and creativity that...

Caldwell County, NC · 1d