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Conditional rezoning and Phase 1 approved for Shoppes on the Parkway

By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — A large number of Blowing Rock citizens showed up at the August 12 meeting of Town Council,...

Why is voter turnout so LOW in local elections?

By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — In a democratic republic where the government works for the people, there is no more important individual...

Town Council approves putting out to bid a $2.25 million installment loan, loading zones

By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Unanimous approval for putting out to bid a $2.25 million installment loan — funding for the completion...

County Commissioners approve purchase of Watauga Medics, Inc., to jumpstart a county-owned ambulance service

By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — At a price tag of $1.7 million, Watauga County has finally joined 94 other North Carolina counties in...

Bennett rezoning narrowly approved, budget and parking enforcement proposals pass

By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — For at least a short while, individual vs. community benefit became a focus of the Blowing Rock...

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