Westglow To Host Bill Clinton Tuesday

Westglow Spa confirmed this week that former President Bill Clinton will come to Blowing Rock next Tuesday, April 29th.
His trip to Blowing Rock is at the invitation of Westglow owners, Bonnie and Jamie Schaeffer, who will welcome the former president at a special lunch at 1 p.m.
The cost for the public to attend the breakfast is $500 per person and calls are directed to Westglow Spa.

Fatality On 321

An early morning accident claimed the life of a Boone woman on U.S. 321 near the Tweetsie Railroad entrance.
At approximately 12:20 a.m., a 2002 Volkswagen passenger vehicle driven by Jeffrey Lee Warren, 31, of Sugar Grove, crossed the centerline striking an oncoming 2000 Nissan passenger vehicle.
           
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Founder & Longtime Leader Of BRAAC Dies After Brief Illness

One of the nation’s most prominent soldiers and the man who brought the Blowing Rock Appearance Advisory Commission (BRAAC) to life died at his home in Blowing Rock on Thursday, April 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. Col Bill Koerschner was recognized as one of the nation’s most important soldiers, both for his service as a key leader in the effort to collect data and materials from Russia’s first nuclear test and for his reputation as one of America’s most successful trainer for new pilots during World War II.

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Historical Marker Plans Endorsed By City Council

If you’ve ever visited an old coastal town in South Carolina, or just about any old town in Virginia, you’ve probably noticed historical markers informing tourists and residents alike about the significant buildings, events and people who made each town what it is.

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Gallery Will Observe 14th Anniversary

Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, LTD is having a Spring sale to kick off its 14th season of business in the High Country. Blowing Rock Frameworks offers custom framing and the Finest Art in the High Country! 

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Portrait Photo Session Will Benefit Blue Ridge Parkway

The landscape of the country estate of Moses and Bertha Cone has matured well in its last hundred years and demonstrates a very rich fabric of color and texture.  This venerable back drop serves as the palette for professional photographer, Jonathan Burton, who will for the third year be demonstrating his craft for “by appointment only ” portrait photo sessions of children living in the High Country.

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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
The Blowing Rocket staff has compiled some local links to help you make some choices when you visit.