On November 27th, the Boone Police Department received a report of fraudulent activity at High Country Community Health on 108 Doctors Drive in Boone.

Read more: Boone Police File Charges In Local Embezzlement Case

Leadership from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and Appalachian State University announced a new co-admission agreement that will create a seamless pathway for students who want to start at CCC&TI and complete their degree at Appalachian.

Read more: CCC&TI, ASU Announce Co-Admission Program Agreement

The town of Seven Devils will promote Johnathan Harris as its new police chief.

Read more: Harris To Take Over As Seven Devils Police Chief

Gas prices continue to drop in North Carolina.

Read more: NC Gas Prices Lowest Since 2017

Hobby Lobby will open in the Boone Mall on December 31st.

Read more: Hobby Lobby To Open In Boone

Two suspects were arrested and one suspect is still at large after a breaking and entering in Fleetwood on December 4th.

Read more: Two Arrested, One Suspect At Large In Fleetwood Burglary

There were two house fires in Vilas last week.

Read more: Two Fires Damage Homes In Vilas

An Appalachian State University graduate was one of five United States Marines declared dead on December 12^th after an incident off the coast of Kochi, Japan.

Read more: App Grad, Marine Dies In Training Accident

Two people from West Jefferson were arrested for animal cruelty on December 13th.

Read more: Two Arrested In West Jefferson For Animal Cruelty

Seven Devils Police Chief and longtime local, Edward "Chuck" Davis II, will retire on January 31st.

Read more: Davis To Retire As Seven Devils Police Chief