Elk Park News

Following are the candidates in competitive races for elected office in Elk Park.

Early voting in both Watauga and Avery counties began on October 15 and ends on Saturday, October 31.

The 2009-10 campaign goal of $600,000 was announced and demonstrated visually during the campaign kickoff last Thursday.

If July's overflow crowd at Pat Fay's Summer Arts & Craft Show is any indication, the 5th annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Award Show, hosted by Fay's Mountain Top Promotions, will be packed with vendors and buyers and be a good time for all.

A Mitchell County man was sentenced to as much as 24 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2007 gunshot slaying of a Buladean neighbor.

Vaughan's Blue Ridge Nursery features a garden center, more than four acres of outdoor gardens and 15 greenhouses.

The High Country is exploding with events celebrating the nation's independence on Saturday, July 4. Use our list of parades, special events and fireworks to plan your memorable day.

Learn about your local ancestors at the Avery County Heritage Fest at the old Cranberry High School on Saturday, June 6. New York Times best-selling author Sharyn McCrumb is among many writers and experts who will be at the annual Avery County Heritage Fest on Saturday, June 6. The event takes place at the old Cranberry High School, located just ...