BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is seeking chili teams and volunteers for WinterFest 2026. There are 10 ...

There’s yet another illicit drug menacing our nation; it’s called “flakka.” It’s a super-powerful stimulant that affects ...

In addition to the defeat to the Crusaders, the Mustangs’ only other loss is a 41-17 decision at Garner on Sept. 5. Cardinals ...

Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face the ...

On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Avery County Cooperative Extension Office was the host site for the annual Trees for Troops ...

Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, ...

One Christmas I was doing some last-minute shopping in an area store. I noticed a nicely dressed little girl enthusiastically browsing—a roll of money clamped tightly in her little hand.

A flickering candle casts a dim light on the photo of 12-year-old Akash Patni, a pensive look on the face of the Indian boy ...

NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The settlement was ...

Due to overnight refreeze causing a number of ice-covered secondary roads throughout the county and predicticted incoming ...

WATAUGA — Watauga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, Dec. 12. Staff may report on a two-hour delay if ...