The N.C. Department of Transportation released yesterday a review conducted by McKinsey & Company of how NCDOT manages multiple funding accounts and expenditures.

Read more: NCDOT Releases A Review Regarding Funding Accounts and Expenditures

For the second time, Blowing Rock has been chosen as the starting Host Town for the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride.

Read more: Blowing Rock Chosen again as Host Town for Mountains to Coast Ride

The Blue Ridge Conservancy 5k and Fun Run is on Saturday, September 21st at the Blowing Rock American Legion.

Read more: Blue Ridge Conservancy 5k and Fun Run Next Saturday

Listen to High Country Radio News from Friday, September 6th:

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A Todd woman that was involved in a vehicle collision in Boone on Monday and suffered serious injuries has died from those injuries.

Read more: Todd Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Vehicle Crash on Monday

A 24-year old woman was found dead by Boone Police in her home last Thursday.

Read more: 24 Year Old Woman Found Deceased in Home Thursday

Over 100 community members attended a meeting to discuss moving the Valle Crucis School to a new location.

Read more: Community Members Gathered to Discuss New Valle Crucis School

Ivory McPherson, a former assisted living facility caretaker charged with felony elder abuse in March pleaded guilty to a lesser charge last Thursday, September 5th in Ashe County Superior Court.

Read more: Woman Charged with Felony Elder Abuse Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge

The Appalachian Ranger District has closed the Overmountain Shelter in Avery County near the Appalachian Trail due to structural damage.

Read more: Appalachian Ranger District Closes Overmountain Shelter in Avery