Avery High School rising senior golfer Hank Johnson added another trophy to his mantle last week, as he captured the ...

Earlier this month, the Trump administration issued a directive freezing nearly $169 million in federal education grants ...

Two stars of the "Harry Potter" films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents.

With a gentle laugh, a sharp mind and a legacy stretching from the Great Depression to the modern day, Ruth Gragg and her ...

As Western North Carolina continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Bank of America volunteers recently ...

At the 69th-annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in 2025, two track and field athletes secured the Outstanding Men’s ...

Almost two decades have passed since legendary stock contractor Ernie Treadway last rolled into Avery County with a trailer ...

Haggis, heritage and Highland spirit were on the menu as the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returned July 10 to 13 to ...

Eric Frasure placed first in four of the seven men’s heavy athletic events and tied in two others during the 2025 Grandfather ...

Families with girls in rising grades K-12 across western and central North Carolina can have s’more summer fun this season ...

Appalachian FC turned in a dominant performance on Wednesday, July 9, to the tune of a 6-1 win over Charlottetowne Hops FC ...

Banner Elk Town Council received a comprehensive report on Helene recovery progress and heard a suggested course of action in ...