June 23, 2026 - “Being named a Chamber of the Year finalist is a powerful reflection of leadership, innovation and measurable impact,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “We congratulate ...

Born in Shawnee, OK, in 1937, William Moorer Merrill was destined to do great things. After all, his high school art teacher had encouraged him to “trust his eye for aesthetics.” Will attended The ...

Susan Dehorty Woods, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Born on May 15, 1948, in Wilmington, DE Susan was the daughter of George F. Dehorty and Anna Margaret Walls. From an early age, she ...

Cynthia Ann England, age 72, of Vilas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Glenbridge Health & Rehab. Cynthia was born in Coral Gables, FL, on September 13, 1953, to Lester Roger ...

Director Steven Spielberg has previously brought us all-time-classic alien films “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” Now comes “Disclosure Day,” a film about the ...

The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” movie was a disaster that left fans disappointed for many reasons, not least of which was that it didn’t feature any fights from the much-hyped tournament for universal ...

BOONE, NC: The King Street Farmer’s Market will be hosting a Family Day event with live children’s music, facepainting, games, and important information on how to double your SUN Bucks and WIC ...

BLOWING ROCK, NC — Celebrate summer in the High Country at Symphony on the Mountain, the Blowing Rock Chamber’s signature outdoor music event, happening Friday, July 17th at the new location on the ...

On June 2, 2026, Watauga County Habitat for Humanity and friends gathered to hold The 2026 Big Cheese Fundraising Finale at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Boone, N.C. This event was the conclusion of ...

BLOWING ROCK, NC — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the award winners from June 13 Art in the Park, presented by 4 Forty Four. Larry Brown, Artful Illuminations – Best in ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Ed Winters announced today the addition of baseball as the College’s newest varsity sport and the hiring of veteran ...