RALEIGH — A planned July 1 announcement by North Carolina leaders on how statewide K-12 schools would open this coming school year has been po…
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced June 24 that due to North Carolina’s increasing COVID-19 numbers, the state will remain in Phase 2 of the …
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Market announced on June 19 that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
BLOWING ROCK — Depending on the outcome of a May 19 discussion on local COVID-19 restrictions by the Watauga County Commissioners, the Blowing…
Three Ashe County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total of identified cases among Ashe County residents to eight, ac…
BLOWING ROCK — On April 3, the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and The Village Foundation announced the creation of the Rock United Relief Fu…
RALEIGH — The Raleigh News & Observer reported that 1,024 people in North Carolina have tested positive for COVID-19 as of 6:30 p.m. Satur…
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Gardener's Gallery opens in Blowing Rock
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Old newspapers give real-time descriptions of life in Blowing Rock in the 1880s
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Former Navy Seals commander to speak at Blowing Rock Memorial Day service
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View from the Blowing Rock Art and History Corner
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Blowing Rock Farmer's Market starts season in new location
RALEIGH — N.C. residents are now mandated to stay at home unless going out for essentials, according to an executive order signed by N.C. Gov.…
RALEIGH — The number of positive COVID-19 cases in North Carolina was up to at least 410, as reported by the Raleigh News & Observer as of…
BOONE — A second Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), AppHealthCare announced Wednesday, March 18.
SUGAR MOUNTAIN —A day after saying the resort would remain open, Sugar Mountain Resort owner Gunther Jochl said in a new statement March 16 th…
RALEIGH — Dine-in options for restaurants and bars across N.C. are closing statewide effective 5 p.m. on March 17 to help prevent the spread o…
WATAUGA COUNTY — The town of Blowing Rock is closing public access to its town hall, public works and parks and recreation public buildings un…
WILKESBORO — MerleFest officials and organizers announced in a statement released on Friday, March 13, that the 2020 festival has been cancele…
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BLOWING ROCK — All town-sponsored events and town meetings in Blowing Rock have been canceled through April 13, due to health concerns associa…
BOONE — Appalachian State University has extended spring break an additional week until Monday, March 23, then will go to online classes for a…
BLOWING ROCK — A water main break in the area of Goforth Road in Blowing Rock on Monday, Nov. 11, left nearby area residents without water for…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Former owner of Meadowbook Inn and Blowing Rock resident Richard “Dick” Goosman was left with only minor injuries after …
BLOWING ROCK — Less than two years after stepping on board, Blowing Rock Town Manager Ed Evans is stepping away.
Due to increasing flooding and road closures around the county, Watauga County Schools will be dismissing early. K-8 schools will dismiss at 1…
BLOWING ROCK — After four-plus years in charge of the Blowing Rock Police Department, Chief Tony Jones retired after his last day Sept. 30.
KENTUCKY — A man who allegedly conducted an armed robbery on Sept. 11 at a Blowing Rock bank was reportedly killed in a shootout with Kentucky…
BLOWING ROCK — A suspect is being sought after an alleged armed robbery Tuesday morning in Blowing Rock.
An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially ty…
Jeff Eason wanted to tell the good stories, and that’s by and large what he did, whether it was in the pages of a newspaper or sitting around …
BLOWING ROCK — Betty Pitts, former “First Lady” and matriarch of Blowing Rock, tireless volunteer and columnist with The Blowing Rocket since …
BLOWING ROCK — D. Grady Moretz, one of the founders, owners and operators of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and a longtime civic leader, died Sunday at …
WILKESBORO -- On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, MerleFest, presented by Window World, will begin accepting online applications for its popular voluntee…