High Country Press

LETTER: Response to Davenport from the Watauga Voting Rights Task Force May 3, 2026. - May 3, 2026 - Mr. Davenport has ignored key FACTS that served as the basis of the lawsuit he claims was partisan. Read more

Moses, The Musical Splashes into Banner Elk Presbyterian Church April 30, 2026 Boone, NC – April 30, 2026 - “Summer Theater is excited to present an updated version of Moses,” says Writer and Director Janet Speer. “From palace halls to parted seas, this entertaining musical transforms an epic journey into a joyful, high‑energy adventure that the whole ...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools Host Inaugural Trades Signing Day April 30, 2026 Boone, NC – April 30, 2026 - Ceremony speakers included Boone Area Chamber Summit members Jay Harrill of Foscoe Realty and Development and Talia Freeman of Beech Mountain Resort, both Watauga High School alumni who returned to speak to students about career pathways in the region. D...

LETTER: Confronting the Democrats Who Are Blaming Watauga County Commissioners For The Lawsuit April 22, 2026 Boone, NC – April 22, 2026 -We attended a County Commissioners meeting and were surprised at the level of opposition (and vitriol) from a small group about our new districts. Here are the FACTS Read more

Jones House Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup April 22, 2026 Boone, NC – April 22, 2026 - “We love being able to bring free live music to the community each summer,” says Brandon Holder, Cultural Resources Coordinator for the Town of Boone. “It’s a great way to support local artists and create a welcoming space for folks to gather and...

Congrats High Country Radio!

High Country Radio Appoints Paul Foster as News Director, Classic Hits Morning Host, and Programming Manager March 25, 2026 Boone, NC – March 25, 2026 - Foster's transition to the team begins soon, as he is scheduled to start as News Director on March 30 across all four High Country Radio stations. Listeners can look forward to his debut as the Classic Hits 100.7 & 99.1 Morning Show Host with “Coffee &...

FISH IS BACK at High Country Radio!

High Country Radio’s “HIGHWAY 106.1 & 102.3” Announces Major Lineup Changes — Bill Fisher Returns to Morning Drive; New Country-Connected Host to Power the Drive Home February 24, 2026 Boone, NC – February 24, 2026 -“We’re thrilled to bring Bill Fisher back to mornings, on one of our stations again,” said Erica Lackey, GM at High Country Radio. “Bill is a local institution — he knows our community, our stories, and how to start the day with warmth, wi...

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App State's inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care February 24, 2026 Boone, NC – February 24, 2026 -“Empowered by this scholarship, our inaugural Conway Scholars are poised to achieve their professional goals and make a lasting difference in communities across North Carolina — through the care they will provide to countless patients and famili...

NC Community Foundation making an impact in the High Country

NC Community Foundation awards $9M in grants for long-term recovery from Helene February 23, 2026 Boone, NC – February 23, 2026 NCCF accepted grant applications for long-term recovery in the fall. More than 300 applications were received, requesting over $25 million to address needs in the region. Grant applications were reviewed by a group of over 30 people from western Nort...

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Boone Docs Film Festival Turns 5! February 24, 2026 Boone, NC – February 24, 2026 -“We are proud and happy to see the growth of Boone Docs over these last five years,” said Krystal Carter, Boone Docs organizer and an Appalachian Studies scholar. Read more