Steve Ohnesorge

Peak color could be this weekend in Grandfather Mountain area.

Almost 7,000 fans will get to see a race in-person at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.

Appalachian State University football players haven’t been on the field for a game in two weeks and it may be another two weeks before they do.

Outdoor dining has become a staple at restaurants in downtown Morganton. Even with restrictions lifted to where 50 percent capacity is allowed inside, the outdoor setup has been working.

A week and a half after an Appalachian State University student died from complications of COVID-19, officials confirmed on Monday that there are currently 14 COVID-19 clusters on campus.

They will be limited to 30 percent capacity. Social distancing and facemasks will be required.

In Boone, a number of trees have turned already and more will be jump-started in the coming days as forecasters are predicting some frosty mornings.

The development has contracted with a goat farmer in Virginia to bring a small herd in to eat the kudzu leaves and vines and stamp out the roots and bulbs with their hooves.

On Saturday, though, when UNC Charlotte squares off with the Mountaineers, it will be silent.

In recent months, dozens of truckloads of 40-pound boxes of chicken have been sold at bargain prices across Western North Carolina.

The announcement comes after North Carolina’s “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5 was ordered.

Health officials have identified what they call a “cluster of COVID-19 cases” at the Caldwell County courthouse.

A total of 70 inmates and three staffers have tested positive in recent days at the Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution.

Students taking home Daily Planner books from East Alexander Middle School may notice the back page has a section cut out.

Some communities have kept the shelters closed to any sized group since the coronavirus pandemic began but in Hickory, the shelters remained open but with limited guests.

The city of Hickory says it will reopen all the playgrounds at city parks starting Friday at 5 p.m, meanwhile the reopening for some museums will be delayed.

“It’s working out so far,” said Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps.

The collection effort was announced Thursday evening and a trickle of goods was coming in by lunchtime Friday.

Just hours after Hurricane Laura passed through the Gulf states Thursday morning, collections were already underway to send needed supplies to families hit by the storm.

Disaster units in North Wilkesboro, though, are on standby if needed. Officials said they would not be surprised if they are.

With students back at Appalachian State University, Boone police say they are preparing to handle noise complaints once again.

The FDA reports that, so far, there is no known transmission of COVID-19 by way of food.

The first day of school atmosphere, though, was not a familiar one to anybody.

University President Dr. Fred Whitt says a committee has been working since March to draw up plans to keep everyone safe on campus.

Most students, though, will spend two days a week in the classroom, with the rest of the week online.

The rain filled up Bear Branch that passes under the road to his home and six others. The culvert though, could not handle it.

Morganton Mayor Ronnie Thompson is sharing his message after being hospitalized with coronavirus.

While some colleges and universities across the country have gone totally online for the fall, App State will have a mixture of online and in-person classes.

It costs $2,000 per device, paid for with COVID-19 relief money. 13 ambulances in Burke County have them installed so far. More will be getting the devices, say officials.

The Linville Falls Campground and the Julian Price Campground are among the most popular stops along the famous road.