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The Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge is hosting a food drive called “Pack The Pantry” from now through December 17th.

OUTAGE UPDATE: Blue Ridge Energy line technicians are working to restore power after up to a foot of snow overnight began affecting parts of the cooperative’s service area.(4:30 pm December 9, 2018—OUTAGE UPDATE) 

The winter storm in the High Country on Wednesday caused several road closures and multiple accidents.

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday, December 10th.

Western Youth Network’s 4th annual Festival of Trees at Chetola Resort raised $46,000 and counting.

Watauga County officials have issued a state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Diego.

Campus ducks have new digs at the Appalachian State University Duck Pond. A 64-square-foot floating shelter was installed Monday to provide the ducks a safe nesting area and refuge from stormy weather.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in the High Country from 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday, December 8th) to 11 a.m. Monday, December 10th. 

A 52-year-old man with ties to North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee is wanted by the United States Marshal’s Office for the alleged abduction of a minor in Washington County, Virginia.

Blue Ridge Energy urges members to keep important safety tips in mind, ahead of this weekend’s winter storm.

Santa's Toy Box is celebrating its 32nd year of operation by providing gifts to families who would otherwise struggle to provide Christmas presents for their children.  

  1. NC Gas Prices Reach Lowest Level Of 2018
  2. Blue Ridge Energy Urges Members To Prepare For Storm
  3. Instacart Grocery Delivery Service Launches In High Country
  4. Carolina Snowbelles To Perform At Kennedy Center