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Town of Boone Announces Fourth of July Day Events and Road Closures
On July 4th, 2024, the Town of Boone will be hosting all-day festivities to celebrate the Fourth of July. Please see the information below regarding the scheduled events and road closures. Prior to the Town of Boone’s annual Fourth of July Parade, the Jones House will be hosting the Watauga...
Edward Graham to deliver keynote for Blowing Rock Men’s Connection ‘Summer Breakfast’ on July 30
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — A 16-year veteran of the U.S. Army and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and now the Chief Operating Officer overseeing the domestic and international operations of Boone-headquartered Samaritan’s Purse, Edward Graham will deliver the keynote address for the Men’s Connection “14th Annual Summer Breakfast” on July 30, 8:30 a.m., in the Evergreen Room of Chetola Mountain Resort in Blowing Rock.
Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘clear the shelter’ before the 4th of July
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter is at capacity with nearly 60 dogs or puppies filling the shelter. Shelter Director Shannon Posada told News Channel 11 on Tuesday that she knows more dogs are coming with the 4th of July just days away. “That’s when we see the biggest intake of stray dogs, […]
FAMILY TRADITION: 'Kith and kin' gather for Avery County Heritage Festival
NEWLAND — One day each year, numerous area families and organizations convene on the Square in Newland to share scrapbooks, swap stories and tell tales of ancestral lore as individuals, families and guests gathered for the 2024 Avery County Heritage Festival. This year’s edition took place under a mostly sunny sky on Saturday, June 29, as Avery Countians and people from across Western North Carolina gathered to learn more about their “kith and kin,” or, in layman’s terms, family and friends. Among the activities during...
Beech mountain commemorating 4th of July with multiple events
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. — The town ofBeech Mountain and Beech Mountain Resort is inviting the public to celebrate Independence Day with multiple events for the family to enjoy. The Director of Marketing at Beech Mountain Resort, Talia Freeman shared details on several events including free festivals, the towns summer water party and the annual hog roast.
Town of Boone Online Permit Portal Now Open
The Town of Boone Planning and Inspections Department is excited to announce that the online permit portal is now open!. By moving to a digital platform, the Department is enhancing accessibility and efficiency for Staff and applicants. This transition also supports environmental sustainability by reducing paper use and reflects the Town's commitment to continuous improvement in municipal services.
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