16 hrs ago | High Country Press
Holiday Farmersa and Craft Markets
Christmas trees and wreaths are available at area holiday markets, including the Watauga County Farmers' Market .
When Holly Pendergast changed her name to Olivia, the aspiring artist figured she was starting a new journey in life.
Daily leaf peep: What to do and where to go to enjoy a colorful fall:
What to do and where to go to enjoy a colorful fall: What: Join the High Country Conservancy for a hike at Bear Paw State Natural Area.
Here Come the Holidays!a "Christmas- and Holiday-related Events in Coming Weeks
Believe it or not, the holiday season is off to a start in the High Country, with several holiday-themed events taking place in the next two weeks.
My husband rented a cabin for us in Valle Crucis, NC last weekend to see the fall color.A We enjoyed seeing the color and they even got their first snowfall.
The Greater Avery Tour de Art Saturday
The final Greater Avery Tour de Art of 2009 will take place this Saturday, October 24, at 12 participating galleries and studios in the Foscoe, Banner Elk, Linville and greater Avery County areas.
Volunteer Orientation: Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold its monthly volunteer orientation from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the office of Big Brothers Big Sisters, 107 Westdale Ave.
Trick or Treat, Spooky or Sweet? Local Halloween and Harvest Events Varied and Plentiful
Boo! Many Halloween events and celebrations in the High Country have already begun, with many more taking place as the end of October approaches.
Watauga Education Foundation Awards $20,000 to Local Instructors
Watauga Education Foundation volunteers are again partnering with innovative teachers in Watauga County to benefit local students.
Watauga Co Schools Gets Grant--GoBlueRidge
Watauga County Schools has received $20,000 in grant money from the Watauga Education Foundation.
October Marks Town of Boonea s Month of Self-Awareness and Acceptance
Town of Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson has proclaimed October "A Month to Celebrate You." ASU, along with High Country organizations and individuals, is bringing a number of events to the area to promote self-acceptance, self-esteem and methods that promote healthier lifestyles and better well-being. A number of programs and workshops on the ASU ...
Fall Festivalsa "Next Weekend! Valle Country Fair and Woolly Worm Festival
The two biggest autumn festivals in the High Country - the Woolly Worm Festival and the Valle Country Fair - fall on the same weekend each year.
Business Spotlight: Blake Metal Sales
Blake Metal Sales - Ensuring Longevity, Energy Efficiency, Affordability in Local Construction for 22 Years Story by Corinne Saunders Randy Blake, owner of Randy Blake Carpentry, Inc., and its subsidiary Blake Metal Sales, holds up synthetic felt, a green building material that goes underneath shingles on a roof.
Howarda s Knob 5K October 10a "Final Event in HCSAa s Triple Crown Starts ...
Runners set out to conquer Howard's Knob last year, embarking on the two-mile uphill run that serves as the final event in the High Country Soccer Association's Triple Crown race series.
Mountains help solidify place in the world
Driving up the range at Valle Crucis, I thought about my father's childhood home, a tiny village about 7,000 feet up the Himalayas.
Beckett Bathanti of Vilas earned first prize honors in the Young Writers category for his short story "The Return"in the 2nd annual Press 53 Open Awards Writing Contest.
Diana & Sarvis Ridge Bring Bluegrass to the Hayes Center Sunday
Bluegrass pickers Diana & Sarvis Ridge perform at the 2009 HayesGrass competition, where they took home the top prize.
Valle Crucis 7 Miler September 5
Runners crest a hill on the route of the Valle Crucis 7 Miler, taking place this year on Saturday, September 5. Photo courtesy of High Country Soccer Association The second event in the High Country Triple Crown road race series is the Valle Crucis 7 Miler - also known as "The Cub" - taking place Saturday, September 5, with an 8:00 a.m. start at ...
Seven Watauga County schools were distinctly commemorated and county...
Seven Watauga County schools were distinctly commemorated and county students exceeded the statewide average under 2008-2009 ABCs of Education testing.
Watauga County Schools Students Post Strong Results on State Tests
Students in the Watauga County Schools have again posted strong results on the state tests of academic proficiency and growth required under North Carolina's ABC's school accountability system.