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Visitor spending tops $531 million in Watauga County as Blowing Rock lodging shrinks
BLOWING ROCK — Visitors to Blowing Rock stayed fewer nights in 2025, with the average stay falling 2.6% to 1.4 nights and day trips rising to 32% of visits, according
Blowing Rock's historic Green Park Inn partners with Charlotte restaurant group for fresh start
Blowing Rock’s Green Park Inn, which is closed to guests during the construction, has partnered with Noble Food & Pursuits to open Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen there in 2027.
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum marks 15 years with celebration, new collaborative ale
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum marked its 15th anniversary with a community celebration featuring live music, art projects, and a birthday cake resembling the museum, highlighting its role as a cult...
A Mitford Moment: Oregon couple travels 2,500 miles to get engaged in Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK — After losing their spouses and deciding to spend the rest of their lives alone, Skip Nash and Carol Conrades traveled across the country to get engaged in
Art at the Edgewood Cottage returns for a month of creativity and connection
Blowing Rock’s Edgewood Cottage invites art enthusiasts to attend Artists in Residence, an event running September 28 to November 1. Each week spotlights different local artists working in mediums like acr...
Blowing Rock council revises parking rules to comply with new state law
Blowing Rock Town Council revised the parking ordinance to align with new state law limiting local parking mandates, approved recommendations to remove mandatory minimums, and consolidated parking guidelines...
Classical guitars featured at Sept. 20 St. Mary of the Hills free concert
BLOWING ROCK — The App State Guitar Studio is bringing “The World on Six Strings” to the next free summer concert at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church on
Civic Association wraps safety series with fire safety talk
BLOWING ROCK — Community members recently gathered at Blowing Rock’s American Legion to hear the fire chief, an insurance consultant and a woman who survived a devastating fire lay out
Blowing Rock completes road improvements throughout downtown
BLOWING ROCK — Two long-anticipated infrastructure improvements in Blowing Rock are complete: a series of decorative crosswalks and a median extension.
Blowing Rock Town Council to tackle traffic issues, celebrate BRAHM milestone
BLOWING ROCK - The Blowing Rock town council convenes Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 1036 Main Street, with a public hearing on parking rules and several
New furniture shop brings local craftsmanship to Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK — A new furniture shop is opening in Blowing Rock, bringing custom and local furniture pieces to the High Country.
Beth Lyons, Wen Redmond taking up Edgewood Cottage residency Aug. 31-Sept. 7
BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program closes out its season Aug. 31 through Sept. 7 with mixed media artist Beth Lyons and contemporary artist Wen Redmond.
60 artists to paint the High Country at BRAHM's Plein Air Festival
BLOWING ROCK — BRAHM and The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum will host the ninth annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival Sept. 15–19, welcoming 60 nationally and regionally recognized
Blowing Rock police chief details staffing, speeding data, equipment at community meeting
BLOWING ROCK — Blowing Rock Police Chief Nathan Kirk gave residents a breakdown of his department, covering everything from staffing levels and speeding data in frequent speed zones to concerns
Rumple Church breaks ground on new building
BLOWING ROCK – Rumple Presbyterian Church held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on a new multipurpose center, a project several years in the making.
Randi Robeson, Scott Ballard taking up Edgewood Cottage residency Aug. 24-30
BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 24-30, featuring oil painters Randi Robeson and Scott Ballard.
Blowing Rock Garden Club hosting 'Wildflower Bingo' fundraiser on Sept. 9
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Garden Club will host its “Wildflower Bingo” fundraiser for the Memorial Gardens at a new location.
Blowing Rock approves speed reduction, truck restrictions on Green Hill Road
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Town Council agreed to reduce the speed limit on Green Hill Road, heard about the North Carolina Department of Transportation comprehensive transportation plan process
Land swap paves way for ambulance base near Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK – Blowing Rock’s Town Council voted to approve a land exchange with a local brewing company, a deal council members said will bring an ambulance to town after
Marcia Molnar and Susan Harris taking up Edgewood Cottage residency Aug. 17-23
BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 17-23, featuring nature photographer Marcia Molnar and potter Susan Harris.
Blowing Rock traffic stop leads to felony meth charge
BLOWING ROCK – The Blowing Rock Police Department arrested a Hickory man on a felony drug charge after a routine traffic stop.
Evenlight Eagles Receives 7th Annual Paul H. Broyhill Community Service Award
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Civic Association presented the 7th annual Paul H. Broyhill Community Service Award to Evenlight Eagles during its annual membership meeting at the Perry Car
Fanjoy Labrenz, Lucas Hundley, Crystal Hurt taking up Edgewood Cottage residency Aug. 10-16
BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 10-16, featuring three North Carolina-based artists.