Blowing Rock
Politics
Memorial Day Schedule Changes for Beech Mountain: Office and Convenience Center Closures
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4 Learn more. It is based on information from townofbeechmountain.com, which reflects the perspectives and priorities of the organization. Please consider the specific interests of the source when reading.
Barthel sentenced in district court
NEWLAND — William Barthel, 32, of Spruce Pine was found guilty in Avery County District Court on Tuesday, May 14, on charges of disruption of an official meeting and resisting a public officer, according to Avery County court documents. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in an Avery County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Commissioners Boardroom on Tuesday, Jan. 16, when Barthel unfurled a sign degrading of a county official. Barthel was asked to remove the signage and leave the room but...
Resident doctors to host second annual Wilderness Medicine Conference in the High Country
BOONE — From mountains to lakes, ski slopes to waterfalls, and everything in between, the High Country has always drawn us to explore, experience, and to be immersed in the beauty of nature. Our rolling mountains welcome people from far and wide and provide endless opportunities for adventure. Unfortunately, more opportunities for adventure can translate to higher incidences of injuries, illnesses, and traumas. Recognizing the need in our community, our resident doctors are set to host the second annual Wilderness Medicine Conference June 29-30 at...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.