Opinion
Every week should be National Police Week
National Police Week is not enough. One week will never be enough.
News
What the U.S. Forest Service’s restructuring means for WNC
The Forest Service is moving its HQ. Will WNC’s research stations be closed?
Faith & Family
Equal justice for all, pass House Bill 1232
“Justice for all” does not apply to the unborn. It should. There now is a chance to make that happen in NC.
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A grateful county, nation honors military members who gave ultimate sacrifice
By Morgan Stewart
May 26, 2026
OPINION
America’s redistricting wars arrived in Virginia, and it held the line
By David Botkins
May 11, 2026
Sports
Playoffs: Lady Panthers beat Erwin, loses at North Davidson; baseball loses to East Lincoln
By Morgan Stewart
May 13, 2026
EVENTS
Mountain Voices Community Chorus Concert – Songs of Peace & Light
On June 16, 2026
Braveheart 5K and Family Fun Run
On June 20, 2026
Obituaries
Gary Lee Holder
1958 – 2026
Richard Paschal Norton
1946 – 2026
Becky Holland Hope
1962 – 2026
