PART Bus Service Launches Maiden Voyage
The new regional bus line to Greensboro is coming round the mountain right on schedule.




Sign Of The Times




Region Experiences Abnormally Dry Conditions
Watauga and a number of other regional counties are rated as experiencing “abnormally dry conditions” due to low stream levels and a lack of rainfall.


Peacock Addresses
N.C. Center For Public Policy
Responds To Recent Report On State Universities


Report Recommends Changes To State Public Universities
According to the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research, the governance of the state’s public universities needs a tune-up.


Fall Web Worms Invade High Country
It’s unsightly and resembles something out of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” but the pest-weaving webs in local trees probably will leave no lasting damage.



Appalachian Ski Mtn. Names New Slope
Appalachian Ski Mtn has selected “Appal Jam” as the slope name for its new snowboard and ski terrain park


High Country Disc Golf Course
‘Putts’ Ashe County Park On The Map
Ashe County’s newest asset is already bringing people to Ashe County Park for the fastest growing sport in the world – disc golf, according to a local disc golf promoter Todd Patoprsty.


County Discusses WHS Project
Wind Energy, Work First Also On Agenda