BANNER ELK, N.C.— 2026 marks the 250 th anniversary of the United States of America, and Director of Summer Theatre Janet Speer has thrown her hat into the celebratory ring with her latest original ...

June 23, 2026 - “Being named a Chamber of the Year finalist is a powerful reflection of leadership, innovation and measurable impact,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “We congratulate ...

June 22, 2026 - "Starting a baseball program at Lees-McRae has been a long-term strategic priority for the College," said ...

By Bob Garver Director Steven Spielberg has previously brought us all-time-classic alien films “Close Encounters of the Third ...

Born in Shawnee, OK, in 1937, William Moorer Merrill was destined to do great things. After all, his high school art teacher had encouraged him to “trust his eye for aesthetics.” Will attended The ...

Susan Dehorty Woods, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Born on May 15, 1948, in Wilmington, DE Susan was the daughter of George F. Dehorty and Anna Margaret Walls. From an early age, she ...

Marie Elizabeth Brown, 83, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 20, 1942, Marie was the daughter of Alfred Edwin Mullaney Sr. and Laura ...

Asheville/Gastonia, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Devdutta Sangvai approved the consolidation of Vaya Health and Partners Health Management, contingent ...

On December 12, 1938, a baby girl was born at Grace Hospital in Morganton, NC to Clay and Bessie Marie Perry of Zionville. Initially unable to care for the baby girl due to her illness and subsequent ...

Eddie Paul Carlton of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Ellis ...

James Phillip Smalling (Phil) passed away May 2, 2026 at the age of 83. Phil will be remembered for his great smile, love of horses and yodeling cowboys. He served in the Air Force and worked in the ...

Daniel “Danny” Patrick Yeoman, 64, formerly of Boone, NC and most recently of Bristol, TN, passed away on April 18, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer.