Yesterday state officials told the Environmental Review Commission citizens and businesses need to help accommodate the state’s growing need for safe solid waste disposal by recycling more.

An update on a story we brought you earlier today: The two bodies discovered yesterday were apparently the result of a murder suicide.

Two fires near the Linville Gorge have been blamed on Friday lightning strikes.

Two bodies were discovered yesterday morning, according to sheriff's reports. 

The Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation had its Annual Membership Meeting over the weekend at Ashe County High School.