In Spruce Pine, N.C., a vast deposit of quartz has turned this small mountain town into an economic ... pure quartz as Spruce Pine, in western North Carolina. It’s a geological Goldilocks ...

It is premature to pigeonhole Commanding Prince as superior on the all-weather, the way Chalk Mountain is. Chalk Mountain has recorded five wins, four seconds and two thirds in 17 all-weather starts ...

Southern Living highlighted two Western North Carolina locations among its 25 ... waterslide experience for visitors. Grandfather Mountain's Mile High Swinging Bridge provides breathtaking views ...

Learn more. JAY — The Regional School Unit 73, or Spruce Mountain school district, board of directors approved Mason Labonte and Aubrey Mitchell as the new student representatives to the board ...

“I walked across the street with a line marker with a can of spray chalk, not paint,” Cox said. The crosswalk caught the attention of both police and the city. According to a police report Cox ...

JAY — Riley Small, an active and award-winning member of the Class of 2025 is relaxing and enjoying it all – advice given to her by her basketball coach – as her time at Spruce Mountain High ...