The Masthead is a Rural Tech Outpost (RTO) created and operated by NC Tech Paths. An RTO is a modern coworking facility created and operated by NC Tech Paths to provide professional work, meeting, and community-building spaces for large and small companies and local freelancers, remote employees, and entrepreneurs. Our RTOs will combine traditional coworking space and amenities, including community event space, with company-sponsored pods to house teams of technology talent. The Masthead, our first RTO, is located at the heart of historic downtown North Wilkesboro in the former headquarters of the Wilkes Journal-Patriot. We chose our name to honor this local institution and their proud history within the Wilkes community.