Blue Ridge Energy has announced that Mike High will serve as its new Chief Operating Officer. This appointment, reported by Watauga Democrat, marks a noteworthy leadership development for the cooperative.

Carriage Inn resident David Barr marks his 100th birthday by celebrating a life rich in achievement. From serving his country at a young age to applying his engineering know-how around the globe, Barr’s story underscores a century dedicated to family, learning, and leadership.