February 23, 2026 NCCF accepted grant applications for long-term recovery in the fall. More than 300 applications were received, requesting over $25 million to address needs in the region. Grant ...

Nature Photography Weekend will return to the mountain June 5-7 with online registration set to begin on April 9. Activities ...

February 17, 2026 The following are recent obituary notices from Austin and Barnes and Hampton funeral homes in Boone and Reins-Sturdivant in Newland Read more ...

Under the theme “The Future-Proof Nonprofit: AI-Driven Storytelling and Strategic Governance,” participants will explore how to navigate an era in which funding landscapes shift rapidly and digital ...

This year’s Mountainfilm on Tour event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Hayes Auditorium on the college’s North Campus. Live music will begin at 6:15 p.m. with performances by Annie and Ellie ...

At the heart of FloydFest’s annual purposeful programming, Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. and Blue Cow Arts Foundation, Inc. showcase their love and admiration for the remarkable local music scene ...

Angela McMann, WYN Director of Mentoring, called the event "A beautiful opportunity to share with the community what mentoring is all about. This brought together so many aspects of the mentoring ...

Wuthering Heights” is based on a classic novel by Emily Brontë. I’ve never read the novel, which is probably for the best.

Boone, NC – After a 30 year effort, Blue Ridge Conservancy is thrilled to announce the purchase of 74 acres on Howard Knob, securing the property for hiking, rock climbing, and other public recreation ...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Robert “Bobby” Austin Jr. on November 3, 2025. Our world feels quieter without his laughter and kindness, his many ...

Boone, NC — The Watauga County Board of Elections has successfully completed Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing for all voting equipment to be used in the upcoming election. This testing confirms that ...