A’Court Will Be In Session March 10th At The Hayes Center

Combine a rich, rhythm & blues upbringing with soulful, adult-contemporary song writing and you have the foundation for one of Canada’s brightest new stars. East Coast Music Award winner, Charlie A’Court has emerged as an emotionally charged and soul moving performer. His music and the passion in his voice stir up the listeners’ emotions, touching the very core of audiences around the world.

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Mike Campbell Joins Remax

After 12 years with Tellekamp-Campbell Real Estate, Helen Tellekamp has decided to fully retire and sell her real estate business.
After much thought and consideration about relocating the company, Mike Campbell has decided the best choice was to join RE/MAX Realty Group. 
  

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Blue Ridge Vice President, Beverly Finney, Retires

Beverly Finney, who is retiring as vice president of member services after 25 years with Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation. “Beverly has contributed greatly to the special spirit of Blue Ridge Electric,” said Doug Johnson, chief executive officer of Blue Ridge Electric. 

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Dangerous Wildfire Conditions Persist In The High Country

Officials with the N.C. Division of Forest Resources and officers with the Blowing Rock Fire Department are discouraging people from burning yard vegetation because dry, windy conditions have increased the potential for dangerous wildfires.
The alert was issued based on weather conditions provided by the National Weather Service. Those predictions have prompted the fire service to issue a red flag warning in 21 counties of Western North Carolina.

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