Discover the stories that shape life in the stunning North Carolina mountains. From local events and outdoor adventures to real estate opportunities and community updates, we bring you the latest happenings from this breathtaking region.

The street murals in downtown West Jefferson not only showcase the artistic talent found in our area, they tell a story of our history, our culture and the beauty of Ashe County.

We are also reminded of simpler times when the heart of the old log cabins was the hearth. The hearth was used for cooking, a place for the family to gather around to stay warm and an additional source of light during the evening hours.

Through major changes, each generation has cherished their Blue Ridge Mountain culture and kept their mountain traditions alive through their music, story telling, folk art, and way of life.

To find Stonebridge, one must leave the paved highways and drop onto a wooded private lane canopied with trees, fringed with wildflowers and lined with aged old split rail fences. It is here that the developers of Stonebridge brought old logs gathered from around the country to this mountain to create a haven for people who value the homespun traditions of the North Carolina Mountains.