May 26 - NATURE HIKE: Mount Jefferson State Natural Area   in Ashe County will hold a nature hike at 2 p.m. May 26; meet at the picnic shelter. Join a ranger for a nature hike that will explore some of the wonder and beauty that exists on Mount Jefferson. Wear sturdy shoes. For more information or directions, call (336) 246-9653.Read more...

Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening project work zone through Blowing Rock from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, due to the Memorial Day holiday.Read more...

Years ago, there was a movement afoot to get books in the hands of youngsters.
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The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation has trotted out a new website.Read more...

Blowing Rock residents got a glimpse of the future this week, as town commissioners approved plans for the new health care facility, a new downtown restaurant and heard an update on the Highway 321 widening project.
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Mr. Richard Lee "Rick" Conrad, 61, of Blowing Rock,  died Thursday, May 9, 2013.Read more...

During the past week or so, you’ve probably heard a few of your friends and family complain about the rain. But imagine if you were out in the chilly rain for hours at a time. And you were hiking up a wooded trail to Blowing Rock. And you were blind.
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Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening project work zone through Blowing Rock this weekend due to the Appalachian State University graduation ceremonies in Boone.
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Music is again growing in the gardens — the Ragged Gardens, to be specific.Read more...

Mast General Store and ASU Outdoor Programs is hosting ultra long-distance backpacker and author Andrew Skurka at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at I.G. Greer Auditorium on the Appalachian State University campus.Read more...

The rains that have been falling since Sunday are causing flooding and power outages throughout the High Country.

Watauga County Schools will be closed due to the flooding. The holiday/snow day program at Hardin Park will not operate. Two Rivers Community School is operating on a two-hour delay.
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Mrs. Mary Patricia Morrison McDonald, 76, of Blowing Rock, and Vero Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at her home in Blowing Rock.Read more...

Elizabeth "Lib" Pitts Greene, 83, of 215 Greene Street, Blowing Rock, passed away Wednesday morning, May 1, 2013, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk.Read more...

Marjorie Jones Harmon, 87, of 7301 Harmon Lane, Blowing Rock, passed away Wednesday morning, May 1, 2013, at Watauga Medical Center.Read more...

Construction operations are underway again on the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock.
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