SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 ISSUE
Business Briefs
Footsloggers Accepting Old Shoes Through September 13…
Now through September 13, Footsloggers in Boone and Blowing Rock will accept used, clean footwear. Customers trading in their old shoes will receive 20 percent off any new pair of Chaco footwear. Old footwear will be cleaned up and sent to Soles 4 Souls for distribution. Since its inception in 2004, the Chaco Recycle Program has helped nearly 20,000 people. For more info, call the Boone store at 828-262-5111 or the Blowing Rock store at 828-295-4453.
Mary James Designs Now Available at BJ’s Resort Wear…
Jewelry artisan Mary Wallace’s collection, Mary James Designs, is now available at BJ’s Resort Wear, located at 145 Main Street in Banner Elk. The collection includes iconic and unique designs, such as the signature World War II medals that in many cases are one of a kind if not one of a rare few. The selection includes layered styles that use chrysoprase, carnelian, coral, Peruvian opal, turquoise and pearls as well as one-of-a-kind couture pieces that use ruby, sapphire, emerald, tourmaline, kunzite, citrine, smoky quartz, amethyst, agate, chalcedony and onyx. For more info, call 828-898-4229 or 615-810-5716.
Greenway Commons Now Open, Offering Reduced Rent…
Greenway Commons, located at 579 Greenway Road in Boone, is now open and offering leases to new tenants. Greenway Commons features three- and four-bedroom units with ample parking, AppalCART access, nine-foot ceilings in all units and vaulted ceilings in third floor units, pre-installed security systems in all units, discounts on gym memberships and quick access to retail shopping and restaurants. For more info, call 828-262-3434 or click to www.greenwaycommons.com.
Earth Fare Offers U.S. Military Year-Round Discount…
Earth Fare, located at 178 West King Street in Boone, is now offering American troops, both active and reserve, a 10 percent discount, good year round. Available every day, the discount excludes alcoholic and gift card purchases. Earth Fare also offers discounts for senior citizens, students and faculty. For more info, click to www.earthfare.com or call 828-263-8138.
Sale on Spring and Summer Wear at Mast General Store…
Mast General Store, with locations on King Street in downtown Boone and in Valle Crucis, is offering customers 30 to 50 percent off on selected spring and summer clothing items. For more info, call 828-963-6511 or 828-262-0000.
Hicks Joins G&T Communications…
G&T Communications, Inc., one of the region’s award-winning public relations and advertising firms, announced last week it has hired former local radio personality Adam Hicks to the position of writer and social media coordinator.
In his current role at G&T Communications, Hicks is responsible for developing everything from news releases to Facebook pages and will oversee all promotional aspects for its clients’ social media networks, including the Re-elect Judge Phil Ginn campaign effort.
“We’re delighted to have Adam onboard,” said Maggie Tilley, president of the firm, in a press release. “With his news background, work on GoBlueRidge.net and appreciation for the community, he is a great resource for our clients.”
Hicks joins the G&T Communications team after serving as High Country Radio’s news director for two years. In his time at High Country Radio, he could be heard on six local radio stations including: AM 1450 WATA, NewsTalk 1200 WXIT, Glory 1130, Oldies 100.7, New Country Highway 106.1 and Mix 102.3. Hicks also wrote news items and updated High Country Radio’s website, www.goblueridge.net.
While serving at High Country Radio, Hicks made a national television appearance on CNN’s Nancy Grace television program as a news correspondent and played basketball against the Harlem Globetrotters when they visited Boone in March 2010. Hicks was also named one of the community’s favorite news reporters in the Mountain Times’ 2009 People’s Choice Awards publication.
Hicks earned a bachelor of science degree in communication from ASU in 2008. He is originally from Claremont, but has been a High Country resident for the past seven years.
G&T Communications, now in its 15th year, has won numerous state and national awards for advertising, newsletters, brochures and websites. The public relations and advertising firm, located in downtown Boone, works primarily with energy utilities across the United States, as well as local clients. For more info, click to www.gtcom-pr.com.
Watauga County Arts Council Offers Art Placement Service…
The Watauga County Arts Council is now offering Art Placement Service (APS) with the purpose of changing or improving business décor with art by local artists. The program provides artists with a forum for the possible sale of their work and business with attractive décor as well as a positive public image as a supporter of arts in the greater Watauga County area. The art is for sale, but this is a free service to community businesses. For more info on APS, call the arts council at 828-264-1789 between the hours of noon and 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or email teena@watauga-arts.org.
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