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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...
Environmental groups remove the last dam on the Watauga River
The Shull’s Mill Dam is an obstruction, but it's been a long time since it was water-tight. Water flowed from an eye-shaped hole in the middle of the dam, a remnant of flooding during the 1940s. Now, the rest of the dam will come down during the next couple weeks.
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...
Ashe County VFW hosts inaugural Ashe County Commanders meeting
ASHE COUNTY — The Ashe County VFW recently made history by coordinating and conducting the first-ever Ashe County Commanders meeting. Leadership from all five military organizations—VFW, DAV, Marine Corps League, American Legion, and MOAA—gathered to discuss the needs and concerns of Ashe County veterans. The meeting was a remarkable success and will now be held quarterly. The Ashe County VFW is also welcoming new leadership and friendly faces. The annual elections have been completed, and the results are in, promising fresh energy and perspectives for...
Ashe Republican Women’s July meeting held at Glendale Springs Inn
GLENDALE SPRINGS — The Ashe County NC Republican Women’s Club held their monthly meeting at Glendale Springs Inn on Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. After a delightful luncheon catered by the Glendale Springs Inn and Restaurant the meeting was called to order by the club president, Dr. Toni Wall. Following the invocation and pledge to our flag and country Dr. Wall introduced this month’s special speaker. Michele Baldwin, president...
Highland Games set to return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows
LINVILLE, N.C. – The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 11, continuing through Sunday, July 14. This marks the 68th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once...
Ashe County GOP, ACNCRW sharing tent at Christmas in July
WEST JEFFERSON — At this weekend’s Christmas in July Festival in Downtown West Jefferson, there will be a shared tent with the Ashe County Republican Party and the Ashe County NC Republican Women that will include the popular Candidates Corner where event attendees are invited to interact with current officials and candidates. 2024 candidate and party information as well as voter registration can be found at the booth. Buttons, bumper stickers, flags, tee shirts, hats and more 2024 campaign items and memorabilia will be available...
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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