1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1102+ words) The 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season is almost halfway through. Here are score updates from Week 4 across WNC. Anson 36, Chesterfield 6 Bishop McGuinness 56, Trinity 21 Carver 28, CPLA 22 Croatan 38, Washington 0 East Davidson 20, South Davidson 14 East Forsyth 44, Ragsdale 0 Enka 47, Cherokee 0 Glenn 12, Southwest…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (354+ words) On Friday at 2:54 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA in effect until 10 p.m. The watch is for Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. The creation of this content included the use…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (155+ words) The new law does not hand out excused absences automatically for the farm-related provision. A teacher, principal, or superintendent must determine whether farm or home demands justify the absence, and a superintendent would excuse the absence only after determining the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (282+ words) A pop of red midst the green. A soft yellow reaching toward the sky. Few places are more beautiful than High Country in the Fall. Leaves are already changing colors in some parts of western North Carolina, and peak fall…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (273+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Mountains are still wearing their summer green, but western North Carolina's fall color season is just weeks away. Western Carolina University biology professor Kathy Mathews says the region's diversity of trees and elevation help create…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (267+ words) Sixty-four dentists complete inaugural two-day implant course with Dr. Timothy Kosinski to earn 12 hours of CE IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 1, 2026 / Glidewell, America's leading dental laboratory and developer of innovative technologies, held its first live course at its Glidewell Clinical…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile each tallied the best stretches of their respective seasons last week. Now, they have the recognition to show for it, receiving Player of the Week honors in the American League and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (433+ words) Two earthquakes were documented over a 25-hour period in western North Carolina, and witnesses have reported feeling shaking in both cases, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake was around 7:30 a.m. Saturday near Canton, and the second came just before…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1263+ words) The opening week of the 2026 North Carolina high school football season is here. In Western North Carolina, there are several intriguing games, like No. 4 Franklin at No. 5 Murphy, No. 14 Mountain Heritage at No. 16 Pisgah and No. 11 North Henderson at No....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (563+ words) Whether you're looking for a base for outdoor adventures or just a charming town with great eats, this mountain gem in North Carolina is worth a visit. Located about 15 miles from the lively North Carolina college city of Boone in…...