High Country Press

05/03/2026

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

05/01/2026

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 ...

04/30/2026

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...

04/30/2026

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

04/30/2026

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...

03/25/2026

Congrats High Country Radio!

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 &...

02/24/2026

FISH IS BACK at High Country Radio!

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...

02/24/2026

https://www.hcpress.com/app-state/app-states-inaugural-conway-scholars-42-students-shaping-the-future-of-health-care.html

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...

02/24/2026

NC Community Foundation making an impact in the High Country

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...

02/24/2026

https://www.hcpress.com/app-theatre/boone-docs-film-festival-turns-5.html

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