The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has reported that the widening of U.S. Highway 221 from West Jefferson to Jefferson is on track to be finished by December 15, 2025. ... [READ MORE]

On January 3rd, 2023, Seth Banks was sworn in as the District Attorney for Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey Counties for his third full term. ... [READ MORE]

Anyone traveling on Highway 105 specifically between Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Boone will know about the bridge expansion project between mile marker 6.2 and 6.8. ... [READ MORE]

We reported earlier that last year was record breaking for the Boone Fire Department, and so far this trend has shown no sign of slowing down. ... [READ MORE]