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Census Bureau: 81.9 percent of people in Ashe County were old enough to vote in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 14, 2021

Of the 26,863 citizens living in Ashe County in 2019, 22,007 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: nobody in Valle Crucis identified as multi-racial in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 13, 2021

All 226 citizens living in Valle Crucis in 2019 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Census Bureau: 82.6 percent of people in Alleghany County were old enough to vote in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 13, 2021

Of the 11,008 citizens living in Alleghany County in 2019, 9,090 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN: Road Closure Notice July 12

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Pine Ridge will be closed at 729 pine Ridge for a water tap installation

TOWN OF BANNER ELK: Help Out Wonderful Holsten Camp!

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

We have renovated the Directors Hall (boat house pavilion for you old timers) with bathrooms.

COUNTY OF YANCEY: Announces New Alert System Smart 911 to Keep Community Informed During Emergency Situations

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Public safety officials in Yancey County today announced that Smart 911 is now available to all residents, replacing the previous Hyper-Reach system.

COUNTY OF YANCEY: East Yancey Sewer System Improvements Project Employment Opportunity

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

The East Yancey Water & Sewer District is carrying out a sewer improvements project funded in part by the Appalachian Regional Commission through a basic agent agreement with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the State Revolving Loan Fund

COUNTY OF WILKES: Commissioners Meeting Canceled

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting set for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 has been CANCELED

VILLAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Grillin' & Chillin' Summer Concert Series

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Here's the band line-up for our Grillin' & Chillin' Summer Concert Series.

COUNTY MITCHELL: County Chamber Tourism Grant

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

The Mitchell County Chamber Tourism Committee accomplishes its mission of generating and enhancing tourism opportunities in a variety of ways

COUNTY OF AVERY: Avery A&H Fair 3rd Annual Draft Pull and Concert

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Saturday, August 7th 2021 at 2pm. Please bring your own chair.

COUNTY OF ASHE: Job Fair On July 20

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Position available in Child Care, Food Service, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY: Alleghany Soccer Registration Open

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2021

Alleghany soccer registration open now ages 3-12 through July 30th.

Census Bureau: 80.4 percent of people in Wilkesboro were old enough to vote in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 12, 2021

Of the 3,495 citizens living in Wilkesboro in 2019, 2,811 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: 0.2% of people in Sugar Mountain identified as multi-racial in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 12, 2021

Of the 443 citizens living in Sugar Mountain in 2019, 99.8 percent said they were only one race, while 0.2 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Census Bureau: 81.4 percent of people in West Jefferson were old enough to vote in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 11, 2021

Of the 1,539 citizens living in West Jefferson in 2019, 1,253 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Spruce Pine identified as multi-racial in 2019

By High Country Times | Jul 11, 2021

Of the 2,273 citizens living in Spruce Pine in 2019, 98.6 percent said they were only one race, while 1.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.