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LENOIR, NC (October 18, 2018) -- Most people in their lifetime do not realize the exhilaration of running a marathon, but at West Lenoir Elementary School, students are setting goals to not only finish one marathon but four marathons…

Why is it that “8 ½”, an Italian film that was released fifty-five years ago, has such resonance and immediacy for me now? For those who haven’t seen it, “8 ½” is the archetypal story of a film director, “Guido Anselmi”, played by Marcello…

BOONE/BANNER ELK, NC (October 21, 2018) -- The High Country experienced high winds Saturday night and Sunday morning.  The lower elevations of Caldwell County even experienced gusty winds overnight. Grandfather Mountain reported a wind…

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (October 16, 2018) -- This season skiers and snowboarders will be excited about a slew of improvements, upgrades, and additions awaiting their arrival at Sugar Mountain Resort. Three new Kassbohrer groomers,…

HUDSON, NC (October 19, 2018) -- Here are some calendar briefs from the CCC&TI Hudson and Watauga Campuses. Free Concert - Caldwell Campus On Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the CCC&TI Recital Hall (B-100) on the Caldwell Campus…

LINVILLE, NC (October 18, 2018) -- At Grandfather Mountain, Halloween isn’t scary. It’s Beary Scary. The Linville, N.C., nature park has mountains of tricks and treats in store for its annual Halloween festival, Beary Scary Halloween,…

LENOIR, NC (October 17, 2018) -- Laura Sedlacek, writing as L.B. Sedlacek will read from her newest poetry book, "Words and Bones" on Sunday Nov. 11th from 2-4pm.  The poetry book is Laura's newest collection published by Finishing Line…