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Beech Mountain’s Autumn at Oz draws faithful pilgrims
Autumn at Oz, the world’s largest Wizard of Oz festival, takes place on Beech Mountain at the Land of Oz theme park, attracting tens of thousands of visitors over nine days each September with immersive Oz-themed experiences along the Yellow Brick Road.
Whit Fosburgh Misstates Menhaden Science on Qualified Captain Podcast and Overlooks American Fishing Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / The Qualified Captain is a North Carolina-based boating and maritime interview podcast hosted by Aaron Stasiak. On the podcast, Stasiak
Mystery Hill launches first after dark experience
BLOWING ROCK — Mystery Hill, home of North Carolina’s only Natural Gravitational Anomaly, will remain open after sunset this fall for Mystery Hill After Dark, a new evening event series
Enjoy Appalachian food favorites at the Valle Country Fair
VALLE CRUCIS — When outdoor festival season rolls around, one question inevitably comes up: “How many fair goodies shall we allow ourselves to consume?” At the Valle Country Fair, there’s
Benefit concert at AMB raises nearly $16K for local groups
The DB’s Mountain Summer Jam at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Boone raised nearly $16,000 for Watauga County Habitat for Humanity and Blue Ridge Conservancy through a three-hour concert featuring local musicians in celebration of two business owners’ 50th birthdays.
BRAHM celebrating 15th anniversary with Community Day on Oct. 1
BRAHM, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, celebrates its 15th anniversary on October 1 with free public events including tours, art projects, live music, and a special anniversary beer brewed with Blowing Rock Brewing Company to honor the museum’s community and artistic growth.
Governor Stein Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today in Lansing, Governor Stein announced $5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina through the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. Two years since Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, Governor Stein continues to advocate for a $10 billion appropriation from Congress to support the next phase …
Local business owner branches out from the savory side of life with new sweets food truck
Miriam Hernandez, co-owner of Taqueria La Monarca, has launched Miriam’s Mini Sweet Treats, a dessert and boba food truck in Boone offering handmade teddy bear ice cream sandwiches, bubble waffles, and fresh lemonade, operating mainly at Sunrise Grill on weekends.
Downtown Boone restaurant says new traffic pattern cut business nearly 28%
BOONE — The owners of fizz Ed, a restaurant at the corner of Howard and Depot streets in downtown Boone, said a permanent shift in traffic patterns on Howard Street
Watauga High School introduces new all-girls flag football team
Watauga High School has a new all-girls flag football team.
Gov. Stein Announces $1.25 Million to Expand School-Based Health Centers, Including Appalachian District Health Department
Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.25 million in federal funding through the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program to expand preventive and acute health care, provide nutrition support and address behavioral health needs at school-based health centers. Five organizations will receive funding: the Appalachian District Health Department, …
North Carolina: Rabid baby goats at a mobile petting zoo prompts health warning
On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo located in Iredell County. They were first notified of a potential rabies exposure among four baby goats at Farm Adventures in Harmony, North Carolina on August 27. The goats were most likely exposed to rabies by a skunk that had entered the pen where they were kept in late July. The NC State Laboratory of Public Health confirmed rabies viruses in three of the baby goats on August 28; a fourth goat was not tested but is also assumed to have been infected. Based on information gathered on August 28, it was determined that no other animals on the farm pose a risk of rabies exposure to people. Learn about rabies Anyone who had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo either at their location in Harmony, North Carolina, or at an off-site event, between July 28 and Aug. 27, 2026, may have been exposed while the animals were infectious. Impacted individuals should contact their local health department to determine whether medications are needed to prevent infection. Individuals are encouraged to call before visiting an emergency department or urgent care clinic to determine if treatment is needed and where it can be accessed. Known potential exposure dates and locations include: July 28: Jurney’s Assisted Living, 1942 Van Haven Drive, Statesville in Iredell County July 30: Private event in Mecklenburg County Aug. 1: Community Connections Back-to-School Bash, Breeden Amphitheater, 333 S. Main St., Lexington in Davidson County Aug. 6: Brookdale Peachtree, 2806 Peachtree Road, Statesville in Iredell County Aug. 8: Private event in Watauga County Aug. 9: Private event in Burke County Aug. 15: Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville in Davie County Aug. 16: Private event in Durham County Aug. 22: Private event in Iredell County Aug. 23: Private event in Durham County Rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from wild animals to pets and people, primarily through a bite, scratch or when infected saliva touches broken skin or mucous membranes. Human rabies infections are extremely rare in the United States. No human cases have been reported in North Carolina since 2011. Rabies is almost always fatal in mammals, including people, unless medications to prevent infections are given before symptoms develop. Symptoms can begin weeks to months after someone is exposed. Early symptoms are flu-like illness including weakness, fever or headache as well as a prickling or itching sensation where someone was bitten or exposed. In 2025, over 4,000 animals were submitted to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health for rabies testing, and of these, approximately 6% tested positive. In North Carolina the disease most often occurs in wild animals especially skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Structure Fire Contained at Yuma Lane Business
Multiple area fire departments responded to a structure fire at a business in the 100 block of Yuma Lane Tuesday morning, though the blaze was quickly contained with only light damage to the building. Watauga County Communications received the call just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Responders arriving on scene noted light smoke coming …
Window World 450 Race Week Entertainment: Hauler Parade, Trackside Live, Driver Autographs & Live Music
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — When race fans from around the world arrive for the first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years at North Wilkesboro Speedway, they'll find four days of entertainment off the track before the green flag drops for the Window World 450 on July 19. Race week will include a Cup Series …
Six Watauga students graduate from N.C. School of Science & Mathematics
MORGANTON/DURHAM — Six students from Watauga County were part of 470 from all across North Carolina who graduated this year as members of the residential Class of 2026 of the
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Day Out With Thomas returns to Tweetsie June 12-15 and 18-21
Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and bringing all his favorite musical instruments.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Caldwell baseball ends season at NJCAA World Series
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute’s baseball team fell in an elimination game on Sunday morning to Northern Essex Community College, 13-9, to begin the second
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
‘Euphoria’: Is Nate Jacobs Dead? That Rattlesnake Moment Explained
Inside that rattlesnake moment.
Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest taking place on May 30
BOONE — The Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest will return to Boone on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hickory Ridge History Museum for an afternoon celebrating Appalachian storytelling, music,
Jones House Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup
The Town of Boone is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Concerts at the Jones House, continuing a cherished tradition of free, live music in the heart of downtown Boone. Presented by the Town of Boone and sponsored by the Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA), Omega Tees Screen Printing and Embroidery, Mast General Store, ECRS, …
‘NCIS: Origins’: Could Young Vance Appear?
Plus, what about future crossovers and more Mark Harmon?
Blowing Rock student turns grief into state science fair award
BLOWING ROCK — A Blowing Rock student wanted to find a way to include her dogs in her sixth-grade science project. What followed was months of research, the loss of
‘The Pitt’: Will Robby Adopt Baby Jane Doe in Season 3?
Plus, will Robby get a new love interest?
Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Speaks Out Amid Reports of ‘Bombshell’ Development
Nanos’ comment came after Nancy Grace shared reports that a person of interest had been detained.
Part 1: From science fiction to stark reality: A free film and forum on AI
This is part one of a two-part series that will examine a growing public curiosity and concern about artificial intelligence and offer the community an opportunity to use examples from
Western NC communities now eligible for business district rebuilding grants
Local governments and nonprofits in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties can now apply for a share of $40 million to help rebuild business districts damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Western NC communities now eligible for business district rebuilding grants
Local governments and nonprofits in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties can now apply for a share of $40 million to help rebuild business districts damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Why Was Hoda Kotb Absent From ‘Today’ This Week?
Plus, what will happen when Savannah Guthrie returns?
App State honored as 2025 Large Business of the Year by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
App State has been named Watauga County’s 2025 Large Business of the Year by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the university for a milestone year that included the installation of Chancellor Heather Norris, its designation as a Research 2 institution and its continued contributions to the local economy.
King Street business celebrates expansion
BOONE — A downtown Boone business recently celebrated its expansion with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening.