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App State receives significant gift supporting academics, athletics
By Courtney Robers. BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a significant gift from Mountaineers Jeff Mick and Liz Mick ’81, of Jefferson,...
Treasuring Blowing Rock history
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Collaboration and historical value converged on Aug. 8 at the Blowing Rock Community Library when Library Manager Lynne Oakvik received...
Building anew while honoring the old
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — It was once part of a motel and restaurant built around the time of World War II....
Chester Bernard ‘Chet’ Penninger, 81
Chester Bernard "Chet" Penninger, Jr., born on June 10, 1943, passed away on August 1, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Chet...
A ‘baseplate’ for life: Edward Graham inspires standing room only crowd at Men’s Connection special event
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Recalling critical moments in warfare as a Special Forces artillery commander as part of a 16-year career...
