JULY 7, 2011 ISSUE
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In response to significant decreases in taxpayer funding of North Carolina state universities in recent years, ASU is looking more than ever to private and foundational support to close the gaps…
Filing for local municipal elections opened July 1, but as of Wednesday, few have declared candidacy in Watauga County, and in Avery County, incumbents dominate the field.
Boone Town Council Member…
The Town of Blowing Rock, known for its beautiful scenery, unique art galleries and fine restaurants, just added to its attractive features. Starting last week, downtown Blowing Rock now offers free Wi-Fi…
Latest Headlines
- Feature Photo: Blowing Rock Parade
- Ten Lutheran Churches Serve the High Country
- Residents Concerned with Gas Tax Increase Despite Falling Prices
- Coakley Enters Hall of Fame on July 16
- Gillian Welch To Perform in Boone August 26
- Boone Offers Rebates for Efficient Toilets
- Green Park Inn Re-Opens Dining Hall, Returns Horse to Roadside
- Local Runner Competes Against the World
- Blowing Rock Homes Open Doors for Tours July 23
- Summer Symposium on Remembering the Holocaust July 17 to 22
- Locals Part of Beauty Pageants’ Comeback
- Mountain Living
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In the next few days, the Blowing Rock Jazz Society (BRJS) is slated to release its first CD, Centerpiece Vol. 1, a compilation of live recordings from its 11-year-history. All of the proceeds from the CD will benefit…
After a one-year hiatus, the Avery Art’s Council’s largest fundraiser, the Mountain Palette Gala, returns to the Linville Ridge Country Club on Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of silent auctions, food, wine…
Non-stop excitement and thrills comes to High Country Fairgrounds, located at 748 Roby Greene Road in Boone, this Saturday, July 9, as High Country Outdoor Entertainment Events presents AMRA Lawn…
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Appalachian Summer Events
Happening Now
- Cove Creek School—More than a Home for MusicFest This Weekend
- Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Presents Swing! The Musical July 13 to 18
- Lees-McRae Alumni Arts and Crafts Show Begins Saturday
- Fine Art and Master Craft Festival in Banner Elk July 15 to 17
- Katharine Whalen and Swing Guitars Play Jones House Friday
- Pottery: Mud on the Mountain July 9—Clay Productions from Boone and Blowing Rock Potters
- Barney Visits Tweetsie Railroad July 15 to 17
- Local Businesses Offer Sunset Stroll in Blowing Rock Friday
- West Jefferson Gallery Crawl Features Two New Galleries Friday
- Local Bands Share Stage at Red, White and Bluegrass Concert July 16
- Wolf Creek Performs in Banner Elk July 14
- Larry Lapin, Michelle Amato Perform at Meadowbrook Inn Sunday
- Brewer's Briefs
Appalachian Summer Events
- An Appalachian Summer Schedule 2011
- Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Performs at Farthing July 14
- k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang Play Farthing July 15
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