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New counties are formed for various reasons. The two most common reasons are typically a prohibitive distance to the county courthouse and the lack of representation in state politics.

On March 12 to 14, 1993, the Storm of the Century unloaded heavy snow and severe weather conditions in the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage. Read here.

In 1985, the late Ted Shook defined the Grandfather Community as stretching from the headwaters of the Watauga River, near the present-day Pedalin’ Pig restaurant, to the old James Aldridge

Today's LFC news roundup.

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)

With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope at the end of 2021, astronomy has been popping up in the news frequently. New images of distant nebulae and galaxies

Heavy rain and severe storms could lead to damaging winds and flooding this weekend as a rapidly developing low pressure system pushes into the Southeast. This same system could also

The National Weather Service says theres a chance for snow in the area this weekend, at least for Western North Carolinas higher elevations.

Doctor Mary Martin Sloop’s role in local education is well known. She advocated for better schools, better roads, and accessible education. Through her diligent labors, she transformed Crossnore into the

A photo of Madalina Cojocari taken before her disappearance shows that she had been to the remote section of North Carolina where police are now focusing their investigation.