News

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.

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

The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has invited the Watauga County Board of Commissioners to attend a CCC&TI Trustees Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, September 18th.

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

President Trump signed S. 504 on July 30th, which sets new dates for veteran eligibility for American Legion membership.

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

Listen to High Country Radio News from Thursday, September 5th:

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

A wastewater spill at the Beaver Creek Pump Station this past Monday in West Jefferson led to the spilling of an estimated 8,000 gallons of untreated wastewater.

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

Avery County High School has a new assistant principal this school year.

  1. Boone Road Closure on September 16th
  2. Deep Gap Guided Hike for Mountains-to-Sea Trail's 42nd Birthday
  3. High Country Radio News- Wednesday, September 4th
  4. Crash in Boone; Motorcyclist Airlifted with Life-Threatening Injuries