Boone Chamber of Commerce Foundation opens second round of Helene relief funding
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened the window to apply for its Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants.
Ashe County
Some voting places in the High Country have changed due to Helene
Friday’s figures from early voting in Helene’s disaster counties show higher turnout compared to the rest of the state.
Ashe Memorial Hospital mostly untouched by Hurricane Helene
Ashe Memorial Hospital was operational throughout Hurricane Helene and is in prepared to meet all health care needs in the area.
Many in Ashe County were already hurting. Then the storm hit
Economic factors including a lack of affordable housing, child care issues and stagnant wages had more than doubled the number of people the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and its partners served in the last two years.
Governor announces $8.5 million in parks and recreation grants
Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that 19 projects are set to receive funding from the state’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).
Better seeds hold the key to more durable trees for Christmases yet to come
The future of North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry may be growing on a state-run farm in the High Country.
Historic Todd General Store Burns To The Ground
Ashe County's Todd General Store, a century-old High Country gathering spot, has been destroyed by a fire.
Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Earthquake
Low-interest disaster loans are now available in several counties affected by an August earthquake.