Lenoir, North Carolina (April 1, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy announces that Katie Woodle has officially assumed duties as Chief ...

“I am ecstatic that we are able to further expand our service hours,” said DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. “Beginning April 7, 80% of our 115 driver license offices will be open for 10 hours a day, ...

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 1, 2025) – A star-studded, four-day NASCAR All-Star Race Week of show-stopping entertainment and wheel-to-wheel excitement will descend on North Wilkesboro Speedway May ...

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions.

The Avery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and recovered the individual. The remains are believed to be those of a Helene-related missing camper from the Buck Hill Campground. The ...

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall on the Florida panhandle and made its slow march inland and upward, ...

Creston, N.C. – The Ashe County Sheriff's Office requests your help locating a missing Ashe County man, Edwin Bruce Greer, from the Creston area. The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is continuing to ...

Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Dave Ramsey, Sean ...

Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Presents Communication Excellence Awards for 2025 ...

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"The two traits that stood out the most about this year's class of honorees are their desire to continue learning and their level of activity toward important community projects, said David Jackson, ...