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Archived: March 22, 2007

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Blue Ridge Wine Festival Returns To Blowing Rock April 12-15

The annual Blue Ridge Wine Festival returns to Blowing Rock April 12 through 15 as springtime bursts forth in this picturesque village. In only its second year, the festival is becoming well known for bringing together wines from regional wineries and pairing them with outstanding food and special events in this charming mountain town.

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Blowing Rock Leadership Challenge Conducts Retreat At Local Conference Center To Kick Off Eight Week Program

Twelve participants of the 2007 Blowing Rock Leadership Challenge (BRLC) met Friday, March 16, for a retreat at the Blowing Rock Conference Center. Their mission was to kick off an eight-week long program to help them to become even more active as leaders in Blowing Rock. 
  

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Despite Last Weeks Rain And Snow Western N.C. Abnormally Dry As Moderate Drought Condition Exist

Western North Carolina is now experiencing a moderate drought and most of the rest of the state is abnormally dry, officials with the U.S. Drought Monitor announced earlier this week.

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ASU’s Opera Theatre To Present Operas By Gian Carlo Menotti At Hayes Center March 29-April 1

The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Art Center in Blowing Rock will host the Appalachian State University Opera Theatre for two operas by Gian Carlo Menotti on March 29 through April 1.

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Trophies, Prizes, Fish Fry And Plenty Of Trout Is The Formula For 28th Annual Trout Derby

Mark your calendars now. There will be snow on April 7th. No doubt about it! It always snows on the opening day of trout season. Never fails. All right, it might not have snowed a couple of times, but for those planning to cast their lines during the 28th Annual Blowing Rock Opening Weekend Trout Derby, better keep the mittens and jackets within reach - just in case.
    
 
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