U.S. stocks are rising as oil prices ease. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 244 ...

The community is invited to the 21st Annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans worship service at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church at 11 ...

Avery County Cooperative Extension Service Agent Bill Huffman was recently recognized for his years of hands-on community ...

Ordering online has never been easier — and scammers know it. If you’ve shopped from a sponsored ad or unfamiliar website and ...

The Spruce Pine Alien Festival returned with cosmic flair for its latest edition, stretching nearly a mile along Oak Avenue ...

Each summer, the gymnasium at Avery High School transforms into more than just a training ground — it becomes a hub of ...

Dino Hackett, one of only five App State Football alums with his jersey retired, is included on the 2026 ballot for induction ...

In the past couple of weeks, as hurricane season approached, I’ve discussed how important it is to be prepared for storms ...

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have come across ads or videos selling merchandise that claim to support a ...

A coordinated rescue effort unfolded in the rugged terrain of Pisgah National Forest on Friday, June 13, after a hiker fell ...

Avery County Rotary Club hosted a benefit breakfast at Linville Land Harbor on Saturday, June 14, with proceeds benefiting ...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is gearing up ...