HIGH COUNTRY PRESS
High Country Press was established 05-05-05 by Ken Ketchie along with the help of many writers, editors, designers, salespeople, and support staff. On Feb. 29, 2012, the newspaper made the transition to the World Wide Web. On Feb. 2, 2022, Sam Garrett was named as the new publisher. On Oct. 3, 2023, High Country Press launched a print newspaper covering Blowing Rock and on Oct. 3, 2024, the coverage expanded to Watauga, Avery and Ashe counties.
HIGH COUNTRY PRESS ONLINE
Our web based newspaper, www.highcountrypress.com, serves Watauga, Avery and Ashe counties in 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 surrounding areas of the High Country.
HIGH COUNTRY MAGAZINE AND THE VISITOR GUIDE
High Country Press Publications publishes High Country Magazine year-round, and a seasonal Visitor Guide for summer, fall, and winter seasons.
CONTACT US
- Advertising: Email michelle@highcountrypress.com
- Calendar submissions: Email info@highcountrypress.com
- General email: info@highcountrypress.com
- Internship opportunities: Email sam@highcountrypress.com
- Letters to the Editor: Email sam@highcountrypress.com
- Mailing address: High Country Press • P.O. Box 152 • Boone, NC 28607
OUR TEAM
- Anna Beth Adcock, Writer
- Melinda Burris, Associate Editor/Writer
melinda@highcountrypress.com - Ava Coleman, Assistant Editor
- Sam Garrett, Publisher/Partner
sam@highcountrypress.com - Jaren Gragg, Writer
- Michelle Harrell, Advertising Director
michelle@highcountrypress.com - Katie Kim, Writer
- Lori Mulhern, Writer
- Harley Nefe, Assistant Editor/Writer
- Ashley Poore, Creative Director
ashley@highcountrypress.com - David Rogers, Writer
Shipping or delivery: All papers and magazines are shipped via USPS. Weekly newspapers are mailed out on Thursdays and monthly magazines are mailed out between the 1st and 5th of each month.