News

Man Charged With Firing Gun In Downtown Boone
A Morganton man is under arrest after firing a gun in downtown Boone, then fleeing into Caldwell County.
(Continue Reading)Green Party Will Not Be Official Political Party In NC
The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted not to recognize the Green Party
(Continue Reading)High Country Cloggers To Be In Independence Day Parade In Washington
Shortly after traveling to Dublin Ireland to dance in the St Patrick's Day celeb
(Continue Reading)" Keep Kids Fed Act" Does Not Continue Free Meals This School Year
Congress has passed, and the President has signed, the Keep Kids Fed Act to exte
(Continue Reading)Avery Commissioners Approve 2022-2023 Budget
The Avery County Commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2022-2023
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Sports

Sun Belt Conference Welcomes Four New Member Schools
The Sun Belt Conference Friday officially welcomed four new members: James Madison, Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss are now officially part of the Sun Belt's 14-member conference.
(Continue Reading)App's Ware Honored In Home Town
App State alum and current football staff member Lance Ware was recently inducte
(Continue Reading)App State Hires New Men's Golf Coach
Alan Cress, an App State alum who worked as an assistant coach for his alma ma
(Continue Reading)Panthers bring back Keith Kirkwood
The team brought back wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, who has been with the tea
(Continue Reading)Bigfoots Baseball Returns This Weekend
4:00PM First Pitch For All Sunday Home Games. 6:30PM For All Other Home Games
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Lost large grey and white cat
Lost large grey and white cat near Grady Winkler Rd (near waterwheel) off Howard
(Continue Reading)Lost Male Brittany Spaniel
I lost my dog Tex earlier today. He is a male Brittany Spaniel, white w/ b
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Community and Business

Fireworks Safety Tips From Boone Fire Department
Independence Day Fireworks are always fun to enjoy, but if you fire your own, they can be a safety issue. The Boone Fire Department reminds you to use caution with fireworks.
(Continue Reading)Horn In The West Begins 70th Season Friday Night
Horn In The West will open it's 70th season this Friday night July 1 at the Dani
(Continue Reading)Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp
Avery County Parks and Recreation will host the Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp J
(Continue Reading)Blue Ridge Energy Announces New Directors Elected
In addition to business reports, director election results were announced at t
(Continue Reading)Christmas In July Returns To West Jefferson
After a couple of summers off due to COVID-19, the Christmas In July festival re
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