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Banner Elk to host annual Woolly Worm Festival again
Banner Elk, North Carolina, will once again host the 47th annual Woolly Worm Festival on the weekend of Oct. 19-20 at the Historic Banner Elk School. The event is organized by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club. The festival will feature woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live […] The post Banner Elk to host annual Woolly Worm Festival again appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City council addresses concern about overgrowth
The August Town of Mountain City’s council meeting was one of the busier meetings and many topics were addressed. From residents requesting the use of Ralph Stout Park, the Town’s budget and paving were just some of the many concerns the mayor and alderman discussed.
LETTERS: After reading Greg Bergstrom’s August 21 Ed-op, I Have Several Observations
First, I labored under the impression that volunteers serving the Town in elected or appointed positions had a duty to promote confidence in Town decisions and contribute to the public trust fairly and honestly. They are, after all, part of the Town administration and if they found themselves unable to perform as required, they could or should resign.
BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2024 COMMUNITY AWARD HONOREES
BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce nine community award honorees, who will be recognized at Spirit of Boone, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Annual Membership Gathering. The event will be held Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30-9PM in the Grandview Ballroom at Appalachian State University.
Tweetsie Railroad hosting annual heritage weekend
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Tweetsie Railroad's Heritage Weekend is coming up this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, in Blowing Rock, NC. The annual event celebrates the golden age of steam locomotives behind Tweetsie's historic narrow-gauge, steam locomotives. Special attractions include a history exhibit, Locomotive shop tours, a presentation about...
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