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Watauga County's independent news source and newspaper of record since 1888. Retweets and follows are not endorsements.
Boone, NC, USA
Joined May 2008
Daniel Boone Native Gardens will transform into a magical place during Fairy Day in the Gardens, which takes place on Saturday, July 12.
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The following information was provided by AppHealthCare.
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A new business has found its home in the old Goober Peas location. Crop and Trade is a producer-owner and worker-owner-run store that opened June 1.
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Violinist Tessa Lark, cellist Joshua Roman and double bassist Edgar Meyer will perform a program of Bach and Meyer on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated the Walter and Annie Cook Memorial Park, a cheerful crowd stood at the entrance of the park for the long-awaited ribbon cutting that marked its official reopening.
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In response to a growing number of traffic accidents near the Speedway gas station on Hwy 321, the Blowing Rock Town Council is preparing to vote on a resolution that would allow the NCDOT to extend a concrete median.
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"We’re also so thankful for the generosity and grace of Laura Linney and Molly Grantham, who gave their time, wisdom and warmth so freely.".
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Over 5,900 cooperative members voted in this year’s director elections by mail and online.
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Tenor Tyler Young and accompanist Mi-Jin Kim bring an eclectic program of art songs and piano repertoire to the next free concert at St. Mary of the Hills in Blowing Rock on Sunday, July 6, at 3 p.m.
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The Boone Town Council rezoned Summit Pickleball, which clears the way for the business to add two outdoor pickleball courts, one sand volleyball court and two mini soccer fields.
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Detour signs are guiding drivers around River Road at Castle Ford Road.
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"Our mission is not just about building homes; it’s about restoring hope and rebuilding lives with the love of Christ.".
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The new plan replaces Boone’s 2006 comprehensive plan and reflects updated priorities rooted in community feedback.
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“Historically, I think it needed to be recorded on a level that children could understand and grandparents could tell their children in the future.".
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“There’s no better way to connect with our shared heritage than by walking through a historic village, hearing the Declaration read aloud, and watching the smoke of musket volleys rise into the summer sky.”.
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Pat Miller and Craig Franz are the Edgewood Artists in Residence until July 6.
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The Equip Sports 10-and-under all-star team saw its run in the Cal Ripken Baseball League Western North Carolina State tournament reach the semifinals.
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Running July 5–19, the campaign aims to find loving homes for thousands of pets by offering half off adoption fees at Watauga Humane Society and 380+ other shelters across the country.
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Businesses across downtown Boone saw a substantial boost in foot traffic, sales and community energy during the annual Boonerang Music and Arts Festival.
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The Boone Town Council unanimously approved an emergency measure Monday night to allow temporary seating for Horn in the West, the long-running outdoor drama produced by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association.
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