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Michael Wood promoted to Stone Mountain State Park Superintendent
RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties. Wood succeeds Jeff Jones, who retired earlier this year. Park superintendents lead operations and administration at a park and have wide-ranging responsibilities that include staffing, training, law enforcement, planning, resource management, interpretation and education, and visitor services. A native of Wilkes County,...
NC Senator Ralph Hise Honored By ASU for Outstanding Accomplishments
Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association honored three Mountaineers at the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 13 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium’s north end zone facility. Ten alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also recognized.
Enter 'Barbie World' in Wilkes County
MILLERS CREEK, N.C. — It's hard to believe it's already been a year since the Barbie movie released in U.S. theaters. The following months saw increased sales for the doll's maker, Mattel, and reignited a love for the doll and brand across generations. Still riding the high, Barbie collector...
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