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The following information is courtesy of Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

There’s something breathtaking and awe-inspiring about driving through the mountains of western North Carolina in the fall. The way the trees show off by turning vibrant shades of red, yellow,

Western North Carolina is seeing its best fall color season in years, experts say, and this weekend could see peak foliage in the highest elevations.

NEWLAND — Though Hurricane Ian threw a wrench in the original plans, the Town of Newland Fall Festival proved to be a great success.

Joel E. Anderson, chancellor emeritus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievement and contributions to 4-H. He was one of sixteen inducted during a ceremony at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., where honorees were presented with a National 4-H Hall of Fame medallion, plaque and memory book. Anderson was involved in 4-H as a schoolboy, eventually becoming Arkansas State 4-H Club President. Later, he served more ...

Broken bones, an award for a former state Supreme Court justice and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

No more mud roads, a snakebite at a religious ceremony, a shouting match over a workers union and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

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The following information is courtesy of Avery County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The following information is courtesy of Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.