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‘Cruising’ Mother Nature’s obstacle course, Blowing Rock ‘numbers nerd’ records devastation
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Standing at the base of a hurricane-toppled tree blocking a Cone Manor Estate carriage trail on a...
Storm loss expected to exceed $2 Billion in Western NC; Hise meets with Watauga EDC, Chamber
SPECIAL REPORT. BOONE, N.C. — In its first meeting since Watauga County was deeply impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, Senator Ralph Hise...
Double the Money: Boone Area Chamber receives $35,000 ‘Challenge Match’ for storm relief
SPECIAL REPORT. BOONE, N.C. — The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Oct. 11 announced what CEO David Jackson described as "... an extraordinary opportunity for...
Too close to home, getting our arms around the Richardsons
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — By most accounts, Blowing Rock residents and businesses were among the lucky ones during the week of...
School’s out, so help is on the way
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — For Maggie Cheaves, it was like watching a slow-motion movie. Looking out the kitchen window, she saw...
