The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Boone Development Association have announced appointments to the newly-formed Downtown Advocacy Committee, designed to support new and existing Boone area businesses.

Read more: Boone Downtown Advocacy Committee Announced

The second event in The Schaefer Center Presents virtual performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, features a streamed production of North Carolina Black Repertory Company’s dramatic play The Resurrection of Alice.

Read more: The Schaefer Center Presents Features "The Resurrection Of Alice" October 29

In early March, Dr. Jessica Funk closed her Chapel Hill based dental practice and like most others, was stuck at home. After two weeks of being in the house, she felt the need to do something productive.

Read more: Hospitality House Benefits From "Stitches By Mrs Funk" Masks

The High Country Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $550,000 to a number of Avery County organizations.

Read more: Avery Organizations, Agencies Receive Funding From HCCF