June 22, 2026 - "Starting a baseball program at Lees-McRae has been a long-term strategic priority for the College," said ...

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 ...

Eddie Paul Carlton of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Ellis ...

May 22, 2012. High Country residents and visitors are in for a full slate of music during this summer’s festival scene. Whether you frequent national festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapolooza or simply ...

May 10, 2012. The 50th anniversary season of Art in the Park in Downtown Blowing Rock opens this Saturday, May 12, beginning at 10 a.m. at the American Legion grounds, and there are special events ...

July 6, 2012. With the mission of helping those in need, local healthcare agencies partnered with the Hospitality House to host a Health Screening Fair on Tuesday, June 26. Agencies giving of their ...

July 31, 2012. Appalachian State University athletics will partner with the Appalachian Army ROTC, Army National Guard and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to host Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by ...

Sept. 4, 2012. The Town of Boone continues the 2012 Concerts at the Jones House series with a special Youth Showcase evening, featuring local youth and one recent Watauga High School graduate. Max ...

Aug. 6, 2012. Peabody’s Tastings & Events include a Tuesday Night Natty Green’s Tasting from 5 to 7 p.m, a Thursday Premier Wine, Mollydooker, Tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. and a Saturday Pasion de Bobal ...

For over 20 years, High Country Press has been your trusted source for stories that matter — the people, issues, and moments shaping our mountain communities. But local journalism everywhere is under ...

Nov. 26, 2012. The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will hold its Christmas luncheon and meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6 at noon. They are meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church, located at 115 King St. (caddy ...

May 14, 2012. Melissa MacKinnon, owner of Woof Pack Pet Services, is offering a Puppy Kindergarten Class and a Basic Obedience Class in the Watauga Humane Society’s Community Room at 312 Paws Way, ...