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Elk River Helping Hands Concert Series to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
The people of North Carolina most affected by Hurricane Helene will receive a much-needed financial boost from a series of summer benefit concerts presented by the Elk River Helping Hands organization ...
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Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris Named Chancellor of Appalachian State University
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris has been named chancellor of Appalachian State University, effective March 1. University of North ...
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UNC Board of Governors to Elect App State Chancellor Feb. 27
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the UNC System Board of Governors will elect Appalachian State University’s next chancellor during its Feb. 27 meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. and is livestreamed by PBS North ...
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It’s Been 5 Months, Five Things You Need to Know About How 828 is Recovering After Helene
Over five months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the region continues to grapple with significant recovery challenges. While progress has been made, several critical needs ...
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Down Home North Carolina Advocates for Helene Recovery Funds at Public Comment Session
Today, Down Home Ashe County took a stand for building and repairing working-class housing in the High Country to repair damage from Hurricane Helene. At a public comment session before the High ...
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Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Accepting Applications for Third Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants
After awarding grants to over 160 businesses in its previous funding rounds, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened applications for its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene ...
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Sherrie Norris Lovin’ Spoonful Cooking Column: Marching On Into a Busy (Food) Month
As we bid farewell to February, the shortest month on the calendar, it is with a sigh of relief for many of us who are anticipating brighter, better and longer days ahead. February, like several of ...
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Eighth in a Series: The History of Springhaven Inn: 1978 – Alex Hallmark Rents Springhaven to Ben and Diane Long
In 1977, Ben Long and his wife Diane wanted to bring Italian Renaissance culture to the high country of North Carolina, so they made plans to operate their own art shop and gallery in Blowing Rock. As ...
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Public Service Announcement: Town of Boone New Agenda and Minutes Software and Updated Public Participation Guidelines
The Town of Boone is currently in the process of updating its agenda and minutes software to ensure that the best delivery of public meeting information is obtained. During this transition, new ...
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Avery County to Host Public Input Sessions on National Opioid Settlement Funding
Avery County invites all residents to attend public input sessions on Thursday, February 27, 2025, to discuss how more than $3.2 million in funding from the National Opioid Settlements will be used to ...
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Watauga EDC Releases January 2025 Business Snapshot Report to Track Real-Time Conditions for Local Businesses Post Hurricane Helene
In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission released its ...