There is plenty of entertainment for fairgoers to enjoy during opening weekend. Returning acts include the Hogway Speedway pig races, Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist, Kenya Safari Acrobats and musician Leon Jacobs. Friday, September 6, 2019
Lenoir-Rhyne University announced its fall 2019 enrollment for the institution as students arrived back on campus to begin classes Monday, Aug. 26. The University has more than 2,750 students enrolled including graduate students at three campuses. Friday, September 6, 2019
A three-judge panel on Tuesday threw out North Carolina's politically gerrymandered NC legislative districts, giving the General Assembly just two weeks to redraw district lines. Wednesday, September 4, 2019
A federal grand jury has returned a 21-count superseding indictment against Frank Darrell Cromwell, 23, of Boone, N.C., charging him with enticement of a minor, production of child pornography, communicating threats, cyberstalking, and related offenses. Boone Police are asking the public to contact them if any have been a victim or have information related to the case. Monday, August 26, 2019
Those readers who are old enough will remember the days when what were then known as service stations gave away free maps. Here's news about how you can get a free map from the NC Dept. of Transportation. Sunday, August 25, 2019
