High Country Times

TOWN OF BOONE: Remember Turn Around, Don't Drown!

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

As we prepare for the storm heading our way this weekend we want to keep our citizens safe and informed. Remember to always be prepared for potential flooding during storms such as Hurricane Ian.

TOWN OF BOONE: Town Council Special Meeting on September 29th

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

The Boone Town Council will be hosting a special meeting on September 29th at 9:00am, located at Council Chambers (1500 Blowing Rock Road).

TOWN OF BOONE: Boone 150 Historic Boone Nighttime Cemetery Tours in October Press Release

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

The Town of Boone continues the Boone 150 celebration with a series of evening and nighttime tours of the historic Boone Cemetery, starting on October 7th, and continuing on Fridays in October, including Halloween.

Housing-choice vouchers offered in Watauga County in 2021

By High Country Times | Oct 2, 2022

There were 452 people who used housing choice vouchers in Watauga County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Public housing in Wilkes County in 2021

By High Country Times | Oct 2, 2022

There were 588 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Wilkes County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Are minorities over-represented in public housing in Wilkes County in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 2, 2022

In Wilkes County public housing 44% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

North Carolina collects $3.6 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022

By High Country Times | Oct 1, 2022

North Carolina collected $3.6 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.

How many people in Yancey County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 453 people who used housing choice vouchers in Yancey County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

How many Yancey County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By High Country Times | Oct 1, 2022

In Yancey County public housing 14% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

How many people in Yancey County live in public housing in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 92 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Yancey County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.