Johnson County Schools will be CLOSED on Monday February 23rd 2026. Avery County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Monday, February 23. Students should follow the instructions provided ...

Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Brian Kilmeade 10:00am-1 ...

Closing Saturday, Jan 24 at 2:00 P.M. Completely Closed on Sunday, Jan 25 Reopening Monday, Jan 26 at 10:00 A.M.

Doug Johnson, retired chief executive officer of Blue Ridge Energy, was recently presented with North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, by Board President Jeff ...

A Christmas Carol By CandleLight An Appalachian Holiday Tradition. A Christmas Carol by Candlelight - Ring in the holiday season with the Appalachian Theatre's professionally produced rendition of ...

service to benefit the High Country community. Throughout June, NRLP employees have participated in a series of service projects and outreach efforts that support local nonprofits and strengthen ties ...

insight to the review and selection process. Bigley devoted considerable time and care in evaluating each sculpture, carefully examining craft, technique, conceptual message, and visual impact. His ...

GoBlueRidge.Net and High Country Radio is proud to offer five radio stations with content created specifically for the High Country. All of our stations are live and local and provide the latest news ...

Banff Mountain Film Festival Boone NC 2026 will take place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. All screenings will start at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6:00pm to the Schaefer Center ...

Cookies with Claus Beech Mountain Join us at 10am for cookies, crafts and story time with Santa Claus. If you need more information please give us a call at 828-387-3003. GoBlueRidge.Net and High ...

UPDATE – the missing child has been located. The Avery Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old male from the Minneapolis area. He was last seen wearing ...