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Ninth in a Series: Linda and Sydney High Purchase Springhaven Inn in 1978
In November 1978 Alex Hallmark sold the Springhaven Inn to Linda Rockwell High and Sydney Houston (Hugh) High (1941 – 2007). Hugh and Linda met while in school at Texas Christian University and ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties Saw January Closing Sales Down 35.5% From Last Year
The High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties saw the number of closing sales on ...
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Former FEMA Head Brock Long and Heat Policy Expert Ashley Ward to Speak at App State Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m
Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to attend a forum featuring former FEMA head Brock Long and heat ...
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Runs for Buns Fundraiser for Conquering Colon Cancer at Beech Mountain March 7 and 8
Join Beech Mountain Resort for two days of raising awareness and conquering colon cancer! Friday, March 7, for an ...
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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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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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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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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 ...