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Blowing Rock · Blowing RockBLOWING ROCK — Blowing Rock’s annual Artist in Residence series provides art lovers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative process right alongside some of the area’s most prolific artists.See the Story
Edgewood Cottage welcomes artists for annual summer residencies
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Boone, North Carolina · BooneMay 17, 2024. William J. Barthel, age 32, with a last known address of 1668 Emerald Mine Road in Spruce Pine, has been found guilty and sentenced in Avery County District Court for his conduct during a meeting of the county's Board of Commissioners. On May 14, Barthel was found guilty by Judge Matt Ruppfor one count each of Disruption of an Official Meeting and Resisting a Public Officer. Both are misdemeanor charges. Judge Rupp sentenced Barthe…See the Story
Barthel Found Guilty of Disrupting a January 16th Avery Board of Commissioners Meeting and Resisting a Public Officer
Soccer · BooneBOONE — A goal 73 seconds into Thursday evening's second-round playoff girl's soccer match proved to be the difference in a 1-0 Watauga win against South Mecklenburg at Jack Groce Stadium.See the Story
Defense stands tall, boosts Watauga soccer into third round
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Blowing Rock · Blowing RockFor years, going back to the late 1800s, there was the hope that the area surrounding Boone and Blowing Rock would become the go-to vacation region of the Southeast. After all, citizens of over a century ago wanted to get…See the Story
Locomotive was how tourists visited area before massive floods
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Boone, North Carolina · BooneBOONE — The 2024 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 12 from 1-8 p.m. at the Hickory Ridge Museum (491 Horn in the West Dr.), according to horninthewest.com.See the Story
Autumn Market & Fall Festival will be held at Hickory Ridge Museum on Oct. 12
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Boone, North Carolina · BooneMay 16, 2024 New River Conservancy (NRC) and the Center for Appalachian Studies (CAS) invite you to Water Cycle - a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, June 2 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM in Creston, NC at Riverview Community Center that will showcase area artists and offer hands-on workshops for the public. The goal of the event is to amplify the need and increase awareness of the importance of a clean and healthy watershed. Workshops begin at 3:…See the Story
New River Conservancy (NRC) and the Center for Appalachian Studies (CAS) Invite You to Water Cycle on Sunday, June 2 in Creston
Boone, North Carolina · BooneMay 16, 2024 Letters to the Editor. By Mary Walker / Across Watauga County, more residents are voicing concerns about how health care costs have increased dramatically under UNC Health, a “not-for-profit” medical system owned by the State of North Carolina, which now manages many medical facilities in Watauga County. The cost of routine doctors office visits have significantly increased, as UNC Health now bills lab work and routine tests as “hos…See the Story
LETTER: To: The Offices of the NC Governor’s Office and NC Attorney General
Nature · BooneMay 16, 2024 From mountains to lakes, ski slopes to waterfalls, and everything in between, the High Country has always drawn us to explore, experience, and to be immersed in the beauty of nature. Our rolling mountains welcome people from far and wide and provide endless opportunities for adventure. Unfortunately, more opportunities for adventure can translate to higher incidences of injuries, illnesses, and traumas.
Recognizing the need in our c…See the Story