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Tester, Who Died at 80, Led the Boone Police Department for Over a Decade Before Becoming a Full-Time Local Pastor.

In-Person Early Voting for the November 3 General Election Is Open in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Until October 31, with Multiple Sites Available.

North Carolina's 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Gas Tax Suspension, Effective October 10, Requires Retailers to Pass Savings to Consumers Through November 30.

A Popular, Decades-Old Plane Crash Site Near Waterrock Knob Was Discreetly Cleared in 2023 Due to Growing Safety and Environmental Concerns.

The Yearly Festival on October 17 Will Showcase a Curated Selection of Handmade Crafts, Local Food, and Harvest Traditions, While Continuing Its Substantial Charitable Contributions to High Country Communities.

The National Weather Service Reported Significant Rainfall and Strong Winds Across Watauga and Ashe Counties Over the Weekend, Leading to Local Flooding and Road Closures.

A Settlement Between Duke Energy and Major Tech Companies Aims to Ensure Large Electricity Consumers Pay for Their Grid Usage Without Affecting Resident Power Rates.

The Funding From the Appalachian Regional Commission Will Support Board Development, Communications, and Staff to Enhance the Organization's Mission and Economic Vitality.

High Country Residents Faced Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Saturday, Leading to Local Power Outages and Widespread Flood Alerts Through Sunday Evening.

Mr. Tester Led the Boone Police Department for More Than a Decade Before Entering Full-Time Ministry, Leaving a Fifty-Year Legacy of Public and Spiritual Service in the High Country.

House Bill 3 Signed Today Aims to Reduce Fuel Expenses for Families Across North Carolina, with the Governor Calling for Broader Legislative Action.

Experts Attribute the Below-Average September Count of Raptors to a Shift in Migratory Routes, Influenced by Weather, Rather Than Declining Populations.

The "Relief at the Pump Act" Now Heads to Governor Josh Stein, Proposing to Pause the 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Tax Through Late 2026.

The 2026 General Election Ballot Will Feature Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments, Including Two Related to Property and Income Tax, Along with Local Referendums and Key Office Elections.

A Cybersecurity Expert Advises Users to Treat AI Chatbots Like Strangers and Adjust Privacy Settings to Protect Personal Data From Increasingly Sophisticated Threats.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission's Latest Report Details Nearly $50 Million in Gross Wagering Revenue for the Month of August 2026.

Amid Climbing Prices Affecting Local Drivers and Farmers, Legislative Action Is Planned Before Year-End, Though a Date for the Session Is Not yet Set.

Benfield, a Caldwell County Native and Avid Outdoorsman, Will Serve on the N.c. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Until June 30, 2027, Following His Appointment by Speaker of the House Destin Hall.

Meyers Family Farm Announced That Nearly All of Its Unharvested Regular Orange Pumpkins Were Stolen, Impacting Their Participation in a Local Event.

The Special 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' Re-Release Provides a Narrative Refresher and New Content for Fans Anticipating 'Avengers: Doomsday' Later This Year.

Governor Josh Stein Has Ordered U.s. and North Carolina Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former First Lady Dottie Martin, Who Passed Away on September 28.

Millions of Americans Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Will See Adjustments, Including a Cost-Of-Living Increase, Starting This Thursday.

A New Analysis Indicates a Nearly 50% Increase in Filings Since 2022, Driven by Inflation and High Interest Rates.

A New State Law, Taking Effect October 1, Replaces Physical Registration Documents with an Electronic System, Aimed at Reducing Administrative Costs.

Residents Have Until Friday, October 9, to Register or Update Their Information for the General Election on November 3, 2026, with Early Voting Offering Same-Day Registration.