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Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 16:56 Written by David Rogers Friday, 27 January 2012 16:33
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 00:40 Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 22:34
By David Rogers. January 26, 2011. BLOWING ROCK -- For most of the nearly 300 diners participating in Thursday night's 2012 Winterfeast at Chetola Mountain Resort's "Evergreen Room", any New Year's resolutions involving dieting flew out the window -- in favor of sumptious gourmet indulgences prepared by 16 of the finest restaurants and specialty caterers from the Blowing Rock area. Photos by David Rogers
Read more: Blowing Rock's 2012 Winterfest Underway with Winterfeast, Ale Tasting Events
Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:39
Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:35
Staff Report. January 26, 2012. RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery (NCEL) has made its second transfer of lottery revenues to the state for fiscal year 2012, providing for education an additional $111.6 million, the agency reported on Thursday.
Read more: NC Education Lottery Transfers Another $111.6 Million to the State
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 00:49 Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:10
January 26, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Several times a week, Blowing Rock News now offers a funny story or quotation. Hopefully, they brighten your day! Some will be original jokes. Others adaptations of old jokes by our editorial staff. Click READ MORE to see the latest. We've titled it, "Puttin' Brotherly Love in a Proper Perspective."
Read more: LOL: Puttin' Brotherly Love in a Proper Perspective
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 16:33 Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 12:15
By David Rogers. January 26, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- The article appearing in Blowing Rock News on January 24th, listing the nominees for the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce Awards was inaccurate. Based on new information provided to media outlets by the Chamber, we have corrected the original story. Both the Chamber and Blowing Rock News regret any confusion arising because of the error. Click HERE for a link to the corrected article.
Read more: CORRECTION: Nominees for Blowing Rock Chamber Awards
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:41 Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:32
Read more: Nine-Year NFL Vet Added to AppState Coaching Staff
Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:17
Staff Report. January 25, 2011. SPARTANBURG — After averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game and helping lead Appalachian State University women’s basketball to three league victories, freshman Maryah Sydnor (Radford, Va./Radford) was named the Southern Conference Player of the Week by the SoCon office on Tuesday.
Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:02
Staff Report. January 25, 2012. BOONE -- Appalachian State University's Office of Sustainability and the Department of Environmental Technology will host a community centered forum entitled, "Energy Innovation in the High Country," Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:00 pm, at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 15:36 Written by David Rogers Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:17
January 25, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Several times a week, Blowing Rock News now offers a funny story or quotation. Hopefully, they brighten your day! Some will be original jokes. Others adaptations of old jokes by our editorial staff. Click READ MORE to see the latest. We've titled it, "Golfers Anonymous."
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:01 Written by David Rogers Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:45
By David Rogers. January 25, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Girls from all over Western North Carolina converged on Blowing Rock over the weekend for the first crowning of a "Little Miss Winterfest" -- just in time for the coming weekend's slate of events and activities. Emily Lauren Shuford of Hildebran, NC (click READ MORE), captured the "Grand Majestic" overall crown, while Leah Hampton of Boone won for "Grand Talent." Photos by David Rogers
Read more: Blowing Rock's Little Miss Winterfest: Children Helping Children
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:43 Written by David Rogers Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:17
January 25, 2012. RALEIGH -- North Carolina's regional Teachers of the Year were invited to a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game Monday night, a group that included Watauga County Schools and Northwest Region Teacher of the Year, Darcy Grimes. Grimes first joined Watauga County Schools as an after school site director at Blowing Rock School, but now teaches 3rd grade at Bethel Elementary.
Written by David Rogers Wednesday, 25 January 2012 11:02
Staff Report. January 24, 2011. BLOWING ROCK – Beginning in February, the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Appalachian State University Art Education program will offer a Saturday Art Club in the Museum’s Education Center for children ages 8 to 14.
Read more: BRAHM Launches Young Folks' "Art Club" in Blowing Rock
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:11 Written by David Rogers Wednesday, 25 January 2012 00:21
By David Rogers. January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK – If the rest of the 2012 Fire on the Rock events are anything like Tuesday evening’s “Battle of the Champions” at Crippens Country Inn in Blowing Rock, High Country culinary fans are in for a remarkable competition dining treat during February, March and April. For Stan Chamberlain, his Tuesday night "win" places him firmly among the High Country's culinary elite.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 16:44 Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 16:04
By David Rogers. January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Blowing Rock News has learned today that Symphony by the Lake, a presentation of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Chetola Mountain Resort & Spa, has been named as a "Top 20" event in the Southeast U.S. for the month of July 2012. We will have additional details about the award as it becomes available, but congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce and Chetola on receiving this recognition!
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 23:19 Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:40
January 24, 2012 -- Blowing Rock News is pleased to offer readers a daily laugh. Some of the jokes are old, others "re-worked" by our editorial staff.
Read more: LOL: A Pirate's Tale: The Difference Between Fearless and Feared
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 16:55 Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:34
January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK - A wide variety of deserving businesses have received nominations for the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 2012 annual awards, with businesses and their members recognized for outstanding service, great renovations, and having a major impact on the community.
Read more: Check Out the Nominees: Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce Awards
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:27 Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:24
Staff Report. January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK — The public will have an opportunity to find out more about the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock next Monday, Jan. 30. The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting an informational meeting at The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum from 5 to 7 p.m. for residents to drop in and ask questions and receive information about the project.
Read more: PUBLIC MEETING: Blowing Rock's BRAHM to Host NCDOT on Monday re: 321 Widening Project
Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:05
January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Today Blowing Rock News begins a new editorial feature: "LOL: Laughing Out Loud". Check the column daily (find it in our Main Menu on the left) for the latest bellybender, sure to bring a smile! Nothing too off-color!
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 17:40 Written by David Rogers Tuesday, 24 January 2012 11:39
By David Rogers. January 24, 2012. BLOWING ROCK. -- Winter weather -- including snow on Sunday -- is in the forecast for Winterfest weekend. It is sure to make a full lineup of events and activities just that much more fun for the whole family!
Read more: WINTERFEST: An Online Guide to Events & Activities
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Blowing Rock's 2012 Winterfest Underway with Winterfeast, Ale Tasting Events By David Rogers. January 26, 2011. BLOWING ROCK -- For most of the nearly 300 diners participating in Thursday night's 2012 Winterfeast at Chetola Mountain Resort's "Evergreen Room", any New Year's resolutions involving dieting flew out the window -- in favor of sumptious gourmet indulgences prepared by 16 of the finest restaurants and specialty caterers from the Blowing Rock area. Photos by David Rogers
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