Cleveland Community College (CCC) invites you to an evening of community music, food, and fun on Tuesday, October 28. The event commemorates the college's 60th anniversary.

The Gaston Symphonic Band Will Perform
"Reflections of Autumn."

Featuring more than 70 musicians, the Gaston Symphonic Band will celebrate fall with its annual concert, "Reflections of Autumn," on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly.

Western North Carolina is once again preparing for its most colorful season. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the foothills of the Appalachians, the annual transformation of green forests into fiery reds, oranges, and golds draws thousands of visitors. But this year's leaf season comes with a caveat: the lingering impact of Hurricane Helene (2024), which stripped trees, closed roads, and left scars across some of the state's most beloved overlooks.
Still, experts say the show will go on. "Western Carolina is back open for business, and that includes the famous Blue Ridge Parkway," said Dr. Howard Neufeld, Appalachian State University's "Fall Color Guy" in an interview with Queen City News. "You may see patches of gray where Helene took down trees, but you'll also see brilliant color in areas that were spared."

September 17, 2025, The Town of Boiling Springs is delighted to announce Brian DiYorio as the Town's next Police Chief. DiYorio will join the Boiling Springs Police Department beginning in October 2025. A graduate of Appalachian State University, DiYorio began his career as a Patrol Officer in South Carolina before joining the City of Gastonia Police Department.