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Appalachian State University Will Host a Variety of Homecoming Celebrations on Campus, Complemented by Sugar Mountain Resort's Annual Oktoberfest.

The 2026 General Election Ballot Will Feature Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments, Including Two Related to Property and Income Tax, Along with Local Referendums and Key Office Elections.

A Contractor for the N.c. Department of Transportation Will Implement a Traffic Shift on Thursday Near Banner Elk as Culvert Replacement Efforts Continue, with Drivers Advised to Expect Delays.

Multi-Year Repair Projects, Addressing Hurricane Helene Damage and Scheduled Maintenance, Have Restored Significant Access to the Scenic Route in North Carolina and Virginia.

The Collaboration Between Landowners Alice and Ron Linville and the Blue Ridge Conservancy Ensures the Permanent Protection of Ecologically Valuable Land, Including Critical Headwater Springs, in the North Fork New River Watershed.

William “fred” Pfohl, Founder of Fred's General Mercantile and a Key Figure in the Town's Formation and Growth, Passed Away at 81.

Men's Team Earns Third Place, Women's Team Finishes Seventh in Home Competition.

A First Alert Is in Place for Sunday as a Tropical Depression Could Form by Mid-Week, Following a Fall-Like Start to the Week for the Charlotte Region.

The N.c. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Awarded $51.2 Million to Protect Working Farms and Forests Across 44 North Carolina Counties.

A Cybersecurity Expert Advises Users to Treat AI Chatbots Like Strangers and Adjust Privacy Settings to Protect Personal Data From Increasingly Sophisticated Threats.

The 3-1 Loss in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Marks the Team's First Defeat in Seven Weeks, Ending a 10-Game Program Record.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission's Latest Report Details Nearly $50 Million in Gross Wagering Revenue for the Month of August 2026.

Jason Carpenter, a Partner at a Boone Accounting Firm, Will Complete the Remainder of a Three-Year Term Representing the Caldwell District on the Utility's Board.

Amid Climbing Prices Affecting Local Drivers and Farmers, Legislative Action Is Planned Before Year-End, Though a Date for the Session Is Not yet Set.

Benfield, a Caldwell County Native and Avid Outdoorsman, Will Serve on the N.c. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Until June 30, 2027, Following His Appointment by Speaker of the House Destin Hall.

Appalachian State University Highlights Its Commitment to Strengthening Rural Communities Through Expanded Education, Hurricane Helene Recovery, and Cultural Engagement.

A 13-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Died Protecting His Younger Sister During a Shooting at an Apartment Complex Basketball Court, Prompting a Posthumous Award and an Ongoing Police Investigation.

Cool and Damp Conditions Are Expected to Continue Across the Carolinas Through Sunday and Into Monday Morning Before a Drier, Warmer Pattern Emerges for the Middle of the Week.

Meyers Family Farm Announced That Nearly All of Its Unharvested Regular Orange Pumpkins Were Stolen, Impacting Their Participation in a Local Event.

A 15-Year-Old Student Is Accused of Mixing Toxic Household Chemicals in a High School Cafeteria, Leading to Multiple Injuries and Severe Charges.

Students Can Opt to Secure a Single Room in Double-Occupancy Dorms, a Practice the University Previously Offered in Years Prior to the Last Academic Year.

Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Utilize Kanopy to Stream Over 27,000 Films, From Classics to Documentaries, Using Their University Credentials.

The Region Can Expect Significant Rainfall and Potential Localized Flooding From Saturday Afternoon Through Sunday Evening, with Cooler Temperatures Arriving.

Students Filled the Schaefer Center to Celebrate App State Culture and Homecoming Through Spirited Performances.

Overwhelmed Animal Shelters Are Moving Pets Hundreds of Miles by Land and Air to Connect Them with Homes in More Resource-Rich Regions, Saving Lives.