Western NC

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year

October 3, 2025 Mike Schneider

The Census Bureau plans to use U.S. postal workers as census takers in at least two locations during field tests next year for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding. The […]

App State’s ‘Elevator Queen’

December 15, 2024 Deanna Ballard

NEWLAND — When Appalachian State football resumed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in late October, no one was more excited to return to work than the “Elevator Queen,” Suzanne Baber. For the past three […]

‘You’ve Got Mail’: Denver church delivers mailboxes to Yancey County

November 21, 2024 Deanna Ballard

Former state Sen. Deanna Ballard has seen firsthand the devastation of Hurricane Helene and will be telling the recovery stories from western North Carolina for North State Journal. LINCOLN COUNTY — Bottled water, diapers and […]

2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Fred

August 19, 2021 Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — Authorities combing areas of North Carolina flooded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred said Thursday that two people have been found dead and about 20 were unaccounted for. Meanwhile, Fred — now […]

NC Sheriff: 2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others dead

April 29, 2021 The Associated Press

BOONE — Two deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff in North Carolina, a sheriff’s office said Thursday. The Watauga County Sheriff’s office said […]

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Epic Games CEO saves old growth forests in North Carolina

April 24, 2021 The Associated Press

ASHEVILLE — The founder of Epic Games is donating a large stretch of North Carolina’s Appalachian highlands to be preserved as a haven for wildlife. The Asheville-based nonprofit Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy announced the donation […]

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Cawthorn sees early challengers in reelection campaign

March 17, 2021 North State Journal Staff

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a freshman Republican who represents North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, has two new Democratic opponents and a rumored primary challenge despite being sworn into office just over two months ago. The early […]

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Relief is on the way to overwhelmed western NC hospitals

January 13, 2021 NSJ staff

BOONE – International Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse announced last week the opening of a 30-bed emergency field hospital in Lenoir, N.C. As the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed the region’s medical infrastructure, hospitals are reportedly over capacity. […]

NC 11th US Congressional District win goes 25-year-old Republican Madison Cawthorn

November 3, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Republican Madison Cawthorn has beaten Democrat Moe Davis in western N.C.’s 11th U.S. Congressional District race. With nearly three-quarters of the precincts reporting in the district, Cawthorn has pulled in almost 54% of […]

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President Trump visiting Asheville area on Monday

August 21, 2020 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH – President Donald Trump is visiting western N.C. on Monday as the Republican National Convention kicks off week-long festivities. According to a White House official, President Trump will visit Mills River, located in Henderson […]

Western NC

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year

App State’s ‘Elevator Queen’

‘You’ve Got Mail’: Denver church delivers mailboxes to Yancey County

2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Fred

NC Sheriff: 2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others dead

Epic Games CEO saves old growth forests in North Carolina

Cawthorn sees early challengers in reelection campaign

Relief is on the way to overwhelmed western NC hospitals

NC 11th US Congressional District win goes 25-year-old Republican Madison Cawthorn

President Trump visiting Asheville area on Monday

The NCSBE director also discussed operational challenges and a tight Senate race
Election integrity, agency realignment on Hayes’ docket

The NCSBE director also discussed operational challenges and a tight Senate race