High Country Press

02/28/2025

Boonerang is grateful for our festival lodging partners! If you're looking for a place to stay during the festival (or any time of the year), consider these great options. To learn more and receive special Boonerang lodging discounts, visit https://www.boonerangfest.com/lodging

- Located right along Hwy 321 in Boone, Rhodes Motor lodge has all the nostalgic feeling you'd expect from a drive-up motor lodge, but with the modern conveniences of a lounge, a restaurant, and an outdoor terrace.

- A Boutique motel with historic charm, the Blue Ridge tourist court is something outside the ordinary. Step back in time at the area's oldest remaining roadside motel - now newly renovated with a throwback 1950s style.

- Elevate your stay at the luxury Graystone Lodge. With family- and pet-friendly rooms, upscale amenities, and the ambiance of a mountain lodge, this hotel captures that quintessential high country vibe.

- With La Quinta Inn & Suites, enjoy the hospitality and accommodations that you've come to expect from this trusted national hotel chain - and all within walking distance to downtown Boone.

- Conveniently located just a mile from historic downtown Boone, Sleep Inn offers modest rates for a happy night's sleep. Plus enjoy all of the modern must-haves like premium WiFi and free hot breakfast.

02/28/2025

Nominations for the 4 Under 40 Awards CLOSE TODAY AT NOON, 12:00 PM EST! 🌟 https://www.boonechamber.com/news/2025-4-under-40-awards-nominate-an-emerging-leader

This is the last chance to let a young professional in your life shine and be recognized for their hard work and achievements. Let’s honor the emerging leaders and change makers of the High Country on the big stage of The Appalachian Theatre!

Don't have your ticket yet? Register here! 🔗

02/28/2025

02/27/2025

After awarding grants to over 160 businesses in its previous funding rounds, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened applications for its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. This program is available to disaster impacted small businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties.

February 27, 2025 After awarding grants to over 160 businesses in its previous funding rounds, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened applications for its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. This program is available to disaster impact...

02/27/2025

Today, Down Home Ashe County took a stand for building and repairing working-class housing in the High Country to repair damage from Hurricane Helene.

February 27, 2025 Today, Down Home Ashe County took a stand for building and repairing working-class housing in the High Country to repair damage from Hurricane Helene. At a public comment session before the High Country Council of Governments in Boone, Down Home members wearing their signature blue...

02/27/2025

It’s Been 5 Months, Five Things You Need to Know About How 828 is Recovering After Helene

February 27, 2025 Over five months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the region continues to grapple with significant recovery challenges. While progress has been made, several critical needs remain unmet: Job Loss due to Helene: Beyond the physical destruction, Hurricane Hel...

02/27/2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the UNC System Board of Governors will elect Appalachian State University’s next chancellor during its Feb. 27 meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. and is livestreamed by PBS North Carolina here.

February 27, 2025 On Thursday, Feb. 27, the UNC System Board of Governors will elect Appalachian State University’s next chancellor during its Feb. 27 meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. and is livestreamed by PBS North Carolina here. Read more

02/27/2025

The Food Hub is OPEN! ⭐️ Shop the Food Hub NOW until Monday at MIDNIGHT to enjoy delicious local food like fresh pasta from new Food Hub vendor, Mystic Pasta! 🍝

You can shop fresh, local pasta and much more on the High Country Food Hub now!🥦🥕🥬🐮🐣

02/27/2025

02/27/2025

This is the vendor application for the 2025 King Street Farmers' Market season, which runs every Tuesday, May through October in the field in front of Watauga Co. Social Services, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607. This year, by popular demand, we are changing the hours from 3:30PM-6:30PM....

02/27/2025

Cove Creek Families, there is a wonderful opportunity to get free books this weekend at the Western Branch of the Watauga Public Library. The 21st Century Packhorse Librarians are bringing books for all ages that were donated as Hurricane Helene relief. Please see the flyer for the times they will be open Friday and Saturday.

02/27/2025

Opening day is one week away! 🌷💚 The Garden Center is officially opening for the season on Thursday, March 6th.

The Mustard Seed Market will resume Spring seasonal hours of 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday.

The garden center will have new refreshed areas, plants arriving daily, spring gifts and decor, as well as a big surprise coming this month!

Mustard Seed Home will remain closed and is scheduled to reopen in April.

02/27/2025

The Statewide Tornado Drill will occur on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Every school, business, workplace, and family across the state is strongly encouraged to participate in this drill.

https://www.weather.gov/rnk/2025NCSevereWeatherPreparednessWeek

02/27/2025

Looking for a quick, affordable lunch?

Come try our delicious lunch special! Our Turkey Club features a fresh everything bagel piled high with turkey, crispy bacon, Pepperjack cheese, lettuce, avocado spread, and a savory garlic aioli.

And the best part? You get your choice of chips or a cookie, all for just $10!

Don’t miss out — stop by today!

02/27/2025

PARTNER WISDOM THURSDAY - HIGH COUNTRY 21ST CENTURY PACKHORSE LIBRARIAN
Free books and homeschool curriculum this weekend through the Packhorse Librarian!

02/27/2025

Boonerang is thrilled to welcome back The Burnett Sisters Band, who opened up the festival a couple of years ago with a performance on the Doc Watson Stage at the Appalachian Theatre.

Bluegrass and oldtime music at its absolute best – that’s what you can always look forward to from The Burnett Sisters Band. Siblings Anissa, Sophia, and Anneli are each brilliant multi-instrumentalists who grew up playing together and have developed a distinct on-stage rapport that carries through each performance. Joined by supporting talent, including Geary Allen all the way from London, England, TBSB has a diverse repertoire that embraces bluegrass, classic country, swing, and gospel – all rooted in traditional music.

TBSB has carved out its place in the regional music scene – releasing critically acclaimed albums and charted singles, racking up radio play time, individually dominating the competition circuit, and gracing some of the grandest stages and venues, regionally and internationally. Any local already knows how talented this Boone-born band is, and considering its upward trajectory, this June is the right time to catch The Burnett Sisters Band in their hometown festival at Boonerang!