Town Still In Stage 3 Water Crisis

Despite considerable rainfall over the past several weeks, the Town of Blowing Rock has not lifted the ban on restricted water use. Citizens remain under a Stage 3 Crisis Alert, which means that restrictions are still in place.
Those restrictions prohibit outdoor watering, washing cars and other excessive use of water.
Blowing Rock’s reservoir supply is greatly improved since the critical shortage this past fall, but the town still considers itself in a recovery mode.
Adding to the problem is the fire dangers that continues to exist all around the High Country. Emergency service agencies say that what little rain has fallen has been quickly lost because of excessive high winds that dry out the ground in a matter of hours. A burning ban remains in place statewide.
The Town is continuing their efforts to solve the water shortage problem on a long term basis, but are encouraging citizens to continue moderation practices.

BRSC’s Teen Actors Guild gives a one-day-only free public performance of play that addresses the tragedy of school violence, as a fundraiser for Grandfather Home for Children

Blowing Rock Stage Company’s Teen Actors Guild (TAG), a group of junior and high school students that stages plays addressing social issues, performs Bang, Bang, You’re Dead, William Mastrosimone’s acclaimed play about school violence, on Sunday, February 24 at 3pm at the Hayes Performing Arts Center. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to benefit the Grandfather Home for Children in Banner Elk, a haven for children who have been victims of abuse and violence.
  

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Best Celler At Ragged Garden Inn Will Host March 19th Dessert Tasting For Girl Scout 2008 Benefit

Five Blowing Rock restaurants have agreed to do their part in assuring the success of the 2008 Girl Scout Cookie Drive. The five (and others are welcome to join the list) will serve desserts made with Girl Scout cookies until March 20th, with a portion of he proceeds earmarked for the local Girl Scout council.

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Senator Sam Returns For One Night Only As Part Of The Fan Favorite Flying Solo Series

The Blowing Rock Stage Company looks back at one of North Carolina’s favorite sons, Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr., in a return engagement of the wildly popular one-man play Senator Sam. The show, part of BRSC’s Flying Solo Series, plays March 14 at 7:30pm at the Hayes Performing Arts Center, 152 Jamie Fort Road (off Hwy. 321), in Blowing Rock.

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Susan Sweet Is Elected New President Of Woman’s Club

Susan Sweet is the new president of the Blowing Rock Woman’s Club, elected to that honor at the February meeting of the organization.
Also elected were Ann Rhyne - Vice President, Irene Greene - Secretary, Lisha Deal - Corresponding Secretary, and Carolyn Alley as Treasurer.

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