Western North Carolina was all abuzz with private educational opportunities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The public school system in North Carolina was limited. The state constitution
50 years ago: The Nov. 16, 1972, edition of The AJT featured an article entitled, ”Beech Airport has taxi service.” Beech Mountain Airport has air taxi service seven days a
AVERY — The National Weather Service office in Greenville/Spartanburg issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County from 11 p.m. on Monday evening, Nov. 14, to 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
Access to the High County has always been difficult. J.H. Shull of Banner Elk, on the celebration of the arrival of the railroad to Boone, was reported as saying that
50 years ago: The Nov. 2, 1972, edition of The AJT featured an article entitled, ”TRW plant In Newland.” Billy Cook, plant manager of the new TRW plant here, and
50 years ago: The Oct. 26, 1972, edition of The AJT featured an article entitled, ”Editorials: A Plea for Halloween.” Halloween, once a joyful occasion for children and grownups alike,