High Country Times

Daniel endorsed by State Employees Association of North Carolina

By Kimberly James | Sep 27, 2020

Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Avery) was endorsed by the State Employees Association of North Carolina, the Republican lawmaker said on his Facebook page.

Wilkes representative praises NC Aquariums, Jennette's Pier for virtual offerings during COVID-19

By Kimberly James | Aug 20, 2020

Rep. Sarah Stevens (R-Wilkes) congratulated the North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette's Pier for continuing to engage the public virtually while the facilities are closed.

Hise congratulates Banks on 10 years of service as Yancey County sheriff

By Kimberly James | Aug 10, 2020

Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Madison) joined the Yancey County Sheriff's Office in celebrating Sheriff Gary Banks' 10 years as county sheriff.

Yancey County warns about invalid mail-in-ballots sent to voters

By Kimberly James | Jul 21, 2020

A voter advocacy group mailed 80,000 absentee ballot request forms to North Carolina voters without realizing they would be invalid because of pre-filled information.

Veto override fails in North Carolina House of Representatives to allow gyms, fitness centers to reopen

By Kimberly James | Jul 9, 2020

Gyms and fitness centers wanting to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic received a setback in the North Carolina General Assembly last month.