Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in grants this week through North Carolina’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant (SmBIZ) program.

On Oct. 9, 2025, Det. Curtis Elliott reportedly received information regarding internet activity in Lansing, involving child sexual exploitation.

LANSING — Ashe County is a beautiful part of the Western North Carolina High Country, and the small town of Lansing is a unique place for many reasons. Delightfully tucked away in the rural northern ...

Gov. Josh Stein (with scissors) prepares to cut a ribbon on Main Street to commence Lansing Day on the one-year anniversary of Helene on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The Ashe County town of Lansing ...

Editor's note: To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, you will find additional stories highlighting memories and recovery stories from the natural disaster, beginning on page A5.