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50 residents help county break ground at Newland Park site
NEWLAND — Addressing nearly 50 residents, Charles Jordan said it has taken a long time to make a new $2 million community park a reality. “And it’s finally going to happen,” said Jordan, who is chairman of the Pasquotank Board of Commissioners. Jordan was speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the future site of Newland Park. The county is building the park on a 51-acre site off U.S. Highway...
Unveiling of the Hellbender Mural in Downtown Boone by Artist Josh Johnston
Boone, NC – (August 12, 2024) – The vibrant community of Boone is thrilled to announce the. unveiling of the highly anticipated Hellbender Mural by renowned artist Josh Johnston. This. stunning piece of public art, the last in the Center For Biological Diversity’s “Endangered. Species Mural...
Local rescue squad receives $24,000 through state-wide grant
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—In March, the Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshall’s Office (SFMO) announced that 104 rescue squads across the state would receive grants totaling $3 million through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. The Carter County Emergency and Rescue Squad received $24,681 from the program. Deputy Director Nancy […]
Avery County to have Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, August 17
The Avery County Solid Waste Department will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the Agricultural Fairgrounds at 661 Vale Road in Newland. This annual event is for Avery residents only and is considered one in which they can...
Roan Mountain community garden provides fresh produce for veterans
Roan Mountain, Tenn. (WJHL)- It’s a labor of love at the community garden in Roan Mountain. “We applied for plots that we could grow fresh, organic vegetables to provide to veterans and food crisis so that they’re not eating out of a box or a can,” said Greg Jenkins, the founder of the American Veterans […]
Blowing Rock’s Annual “State of the Town” Event is Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 p.m.
The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Community and Government Committee in partnership with the Town of Blowing Rock invite all residents and business owners to attend the annual State of the Town event Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 pm at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) in the Community Meeting Room. The event will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend. The link to the You Tube video can be found on the Chamber’s website www.LoveBlowingRock.com or the Town of Blowing Rock’s website www.TownofBlowingRock.com.
North American Rayon whistle set for Carter County courthouse
Not all the local history of a town is contained in historical documents and records. For most citizens who grew up in Elizabethton prior to 1996, one of the most iconic memories of their town is a sound that has not been heard in 30 years but once was so commonplace that people set their watches by the sound.
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 75th “Spirit of Boone” Annual Membership Gathering Sept. 12
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you to our highly anticipated “Spirit of Boone” Annual Meeting, a celebration of our community’s vibrant spirit and shared accomplishments over the past year. This event is more than just a gathering—it’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beloved Boone community.
TDOT: Gap Creek Road bridge project still in early stages
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent It’s been a little more than a year since the bridge crossing Gap Creek has been shut down, closing a section of the road that bears its name, and the inconvenience to drivers in that area will continue for at least two more years, according to the Tennessee Department of […] The post TDOT: Gap Creek Road bridge project still in early stages appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College
A North Carolina mom recently took her daughter to college for her freshman year, but instead of driving away after delivering the last box to her dorm room, she stayed. According to Today, Lori Miggins brought her 18-year-old daughter, Taylor, to Appalachian State University early for cheerleading practice and her roommate wasn’t arriving until the next week. So the mom spent the night with Taylor in her dorm room.
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