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Boone, North Carolina · BooneMarch 27, 2025 On Friday, March 21 2025, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation closed the application window for its 3rd round of Hope for the High Country Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. Over 140 businesses from Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties applied for funding during a three-week application period. “The volume of applications speaks to the need for continued support for small businesses across western North Carolina,” saidDav…See the Story
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation & Mountain BizWorks Announce Funding Partnership For Business Disaster Grant Program
Boone, North Carolina · BooneBOONE — A class of 16 emerging leaders and a longtime industry and community mentor were among the honorees at the 9th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards, held Wednesday, March 26, in front of a crowd of more than 200…See the Story
4 Under 40 winners announced as 16 emerging leaders recognized
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Watauga County · Watauga CountyIn November, Jefferson Griffin, a Republican candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in the 2024 election, sued the State Board of Elections to have more than 60,000 votes thrown out, including 541 votes from Watauga County. On February 17, rallies were held across North Carolina in response to Griffin’s challenge, including one in Boone. The votes Griffin requested to be thrown out are publicly available in a searchable database called T…See the Story
More than 500 Watauga County votes are at risk of being overturned in a state lawsuit.
Boone, North Carolina · BooneBOONE — FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Western North Carolina will transition to locally operated Resource Centers on March 31 and will cease operation as FEMA centers at 2 p.m. on March 29.See the Story
DRC's transitioning to locally operated resource centers March 31
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Boone, North Carolina · BooneMarch 27, 2025 In doing a little research on the microwave, I was surprised to learn that the first commercial microwave, and a large one it was, was invented during World War 11. Another two decades later, the countertop microwave oven was introduced, but it wasn’t until the‘70s that the time-saving device found its way into private residential settings. Since then, however, the microwave has evolved into a cook’s best friend. Most of us rely …See the Story
Sherrie Norris Lovin’ Spoonful Cooking Column: Make It In Minutes with the Microwave
Boone, North Carolina · BooneIn the mid-20th century, Grant Greene fell in love — with “that hill.” Specifically, a rise just off U.S. Highway 321 in Boone where, today, the recently renovated Rhode’s Motor Lodge welcomes guests for a taste of High Country nostalgia. This 54-room, 21st-century take on a classic motor lodge began as a simple 12-room property that served as both the family’s livelihood and their home. SourceSee the Story
A Stay at Rhode’s Motor Lodge
Boone, North Carolina · BooneBOONE — Renowned Irish literature scholar Frank Shovlin will discuss the life and work of Irish author John McGahern in a free public talk at the Watauga County Public Library on March 31.See the Story
Library hosting a celebration of Irish author John McGahern
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Boone, North Carolina · BooneIn college courses, teachers assign discussion boards as a way to have students interact with the material and each other. However, this method can be more infuriating than helpful to most. Discussion boards are forums where students apply what they learn in class and delve deeper into the content. Teachers do this by assigning students the task of writing a post for the forum and responding to around two of their classmates. Discussion boards …See the Story
