High Country Press was established 05-05-05 by Ken Ketchie along with the help of many writers, editors, designers, sales, and support staff. On Feb. 29, 2012, the newspaper made the transition to the World Wide Web. On 02-02-22, Sam Garrett was named as the new publisher.
Our web based newspaper www.highcountrypress.com serves Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties of Northwestern North Carolina. The publication is based in Boone, focusing on news, community information, and events in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Linville, West Jefferson, and other surrounding areas of the High Country.
High Country Press Publications publishes the High Country Magazine twelve times a year and a seasonal Visitor Guide for the summer, fall, and winter seasons.
Mailing address: High Country Press • P.O. Box 152 • Boone, NC 28607
Email: info@highcountrypress.com
Advertising: Email michelle@highcountrypress.com
Letters to the Editor: Email sam@highcountrypress.com
Calendar Submissions: Email info@highcountrypress.com
Internship Opportunities: Email sam@highcountrypress.com
Staff:
Sam Garrett – Publisher
sam@highcountrypress.com
Michelle Harrell – Advertising Director
michelle@highcountrypress.com
Ashley Poore – Creative Director
ashley@highcountrypress.com
Harley Nefe – Editor
harley@highcountrypress.com
Anna Beth Adcock – High Country Magazine – Writer
Josh Floyd – Photographer
Tim Gardner – Writer – Avery County
Sarah Mathis – Intern – App State
Peter Morris – High Country Magazine – Writer/Photographer
Sherrie Norris – Writer
Kris Testori – Writer – Blowing Rock
Jan Todd – High Country Magazine – Writer/Photographer
Zach Hill – Writer – Boone