Gov. Stein commends App State graduates for resilience, service

Gov. Stein commends App State graduates for resilience, service

BOONE - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein addressed Appalachian State University’s graduating class of 2025 on Friday evening, commending the students for their resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges and urging them to embrace uncertainty, service and lifelong learning.

BRC celebrates Paddy Mountain Park grand opening; Gov. Josh Stein Visits

WEST JEFFERSON — On May 9, a milestone for the Blue Ridge Conservancy and Ashe County was celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Paddy Mountain Park.

Blue Ridge Conservancy Welcomes Gov. Josh Stein and Leaders to Officially Open Paddy Mountain Park

West Jefferson, NC – It was a beautiful spring day in West Jefferson as Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) was joined by supporters, partners, and elected officials to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Paddy Mountain Park. Northern Peaks State Trail Coordinator Jordan Sellers welcomed North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, Representative Ray Pickett, Ashe …