BOONE DOCS FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO APPALACHIAN THEATRE WITH ANOTHER CELEBRATION OF APPALACHIA. The fourth year of the festival brings an expanded lineup. BOONE, N.C. – The 2025 ...

Governor Josh Stein announced that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative grant program, which will support small businesses impacted by ...

The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Blowing Rock Historical Society to WAC’s Hope After Helene Arts Relief F ...

With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of March 8, you may still submit documents, update your contact information and stay in ...

Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant against individuals posing as volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While many reputable ...

Watauga County citizens will benefit from five grants worth $42,500 awarded recently to local helping agencies from Blue ...

Governor Stein also announced that the state is awarding $3 million to Baptists on Mission and $3 million to Habitat for Humanity NC to support their housing repair initiatives. Every day, both ...

After lifesaving efforts were performed, Billy Corwin Pearson was determined to be deceased. Boone Police Department detectives responded to the scene and a criminal investigation is active at this ...