Porch art returns to craft center
Many visitors have expressed dismay that the Blue Ridge Parkway will not have ranger-led nature talks and hikes this summer.
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No lane closures
Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening project work zone through Blowing Rock from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, due to the Memorial Day holiday.Read more...
Calendar of events
May 25 - A GEE HAW BENEFIT SHOW: to benefit
a 3-year-old battling tuberous sclerosis will be held May 25 at Cove Creek Elementary School on
Vanderpool Road in Vilas. A country supper will be served from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The show starts at 6
p.m. with comedy, bluegrass, classic country and gospel music. The cost is $12 per person. Seating
is limited. For advance tickets, call (828) 773-0657 or pick up tickets at Cove Creek Store or
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Letterland creator visits
Years ago, there was a movement afoot to get books in the hands of youngsters.
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Horse show launches new website
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation has trotted out a new website.Read more...
Council hears update on ARHS facility, 321
Blowing Rock residents got a glimpse of the future this week, as town commissioners approved plans for the new health care facility, a new downtown restaurant and heard an update on the Highway 321 widening project.
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Richard 'Rick' Conrad
Mr. Richard Lee "Rick" Conrad, 61, of Blowing Rock, died Thursday, May 9, 2013.Read more...
Hiking blind
During the past week or so, you’ve probably heard a few of your
friends and family complain about the rain. But imagine if you were out in the chilly rain for hours
at a time. And you were hiking up a wooded trail to Blowing Rock. And you were blind.
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No lane closures during weekend
Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening
project work zone through Blowing Rock this weekend due to the Appalachian State University
graduation ceremonies in Boone.
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Summer music series returns to the village
Music is again growing in the gardens — the Ragged Gardens, to
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‘Adventurer of the Year’ to speak Friday
Mast General Store and ASU Outdoor Programs is hosting ultra
long-distance backpacker and author Andrew Skurka at 7 p.m. on Friday,
May 10, at I.G. Greer Auditorium on the Appalachian State University
campus.Read more...
Rain causing flooding, power outages
The rains that have been falling since Sunday are causing
flooding and power outages throughout the High Country.
Watauga County Schools will be closed due to the flooding. The holiday/snow day program at Hardin Park will not operate. Two Rivers Community School is operating on a two-hour delay.
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Watauga County Schools will be closed due to the flooding. The holiday/snow day program at Hardin Park will not operate. Two Rivers Community School is operating on a two-hour delay.
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Mary Morrison McDonald
Mrs. Mary Patricia Morrison McDonald,
76, of Blowing Rock, and Vero Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 5,
2013, at her home in Blowing Rock.Read more...
Elizabeth 'Lib' Pitts Greene
Elizabeth "Lib" Pitts Greene,
83, of 215 Greene Street, Blowing Rock, passed away Wednesday
morning, May 1, 2013, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk.Read more...
Marjorie Jones Harmon
Marjorie Jones Harmon, 87, of 7301
Harmon Lane, Blowing Rock, passed away Wednesday morning, May 1,
2013, at Watauga Medical Center.Read more...
Blasting resumes
Construction operations are underway again on the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock.
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