Chancellor Accepts Proclamation From Blowing Rock

To join in celebrating the third consecutive national championship for the Appalachian State University football team, the Town of Blowing Rock, through the Mayor and City Council, acknowledged the historic accomplishment by issuing a proclamation, a copy of which was presented to ASU Chancellor, Kenneth Peacock, at Tuesday night’s meeting at Town Hall.

Almost $20.5 Million In New Construction In Town During ‘07

In 2007 there were 403 building permit applications. This number is an increase of 67 permits from a year ago (+20%) and 167 permits from 2005 (+70%). This increase provides a general picture of construction activity since the total cost of construction at $20,468,616.30 was actually down 20% compared to 2006 ($24,674,000.00). The overall construction cost difference from 2006 to 2007 is roughly the same as the total cost of the Emergency Services Building which was permitted in 2006. As a comparison of general building activity, the Town of Boone reported 453 building permit applications in 2007.
  

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Theatre For Schools Scholarship Is Established To Honor Chip Williamson

The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Art Center Foundation’s Board of Trustees have established the Chip Williamson Theatre For Schools Scholarship Fund to honor the man who led the effort to make the dream of the state-of-the-art High Country performing art center come true.

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Scholarships Available From Blue Ridge Electric Corp.

As part of its support of local communities, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation offers scholarship and youth leadership opportunities for those in its service area of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties. Now open for applications are scholarships.

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The Winds Were Howling At Grandfather Mt.

Wind gusts recorded by the new anemometer located on the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain broke 100 mph for the first time on Sunday, February 10.

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About The Rocket
The Blowing Rocket was first published in June 1932, a tabloid publication that was printed each week during the months of June, July and August. After the final week in August it was to put to bed until the following June.

Local Links Around Blowing Rock
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