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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Boone stagnates at two in week ending Aug. 28

By High Country Times | Aug 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Boone who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | Aug 28, 2021

The following parishes in the High Country Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

COUNTY OF AVERY: Notice Of Board Workshop Avery County Board Of Commissioners Thursday, August 26, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

The Avery County Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Workshop on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

COUNTY OF ASHE: Seeking Applications For Deputy Elections Director Position

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Ashe County is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Elections Department as Deputy Elections Director.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY: Joint Meeting Scheduled For 8/30 Canceled

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

The joint meeting of the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners and the Sparta Town Council scheduled for Monday, 8/30 has been canceled.

MITCHELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 10th Annual Rockfest At Emerald Village

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

10th Annual Rockfest At Emerald Village in Little Switzerland, NC is rapidly approaching, with live music, a treasure hunt and a whole lot more.

COUNTY OF WATAUGA: Sanitation Department-Closed Labor Day

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

The Sanitation Department and ALL Convenience centers will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6th.

TOWN OF BOONE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES: Seeking For Position of Maintenance Worker in Water and Sewer Collections & Distribution

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

The Town of Boone Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker in Water and Sewer Collections & Distribution.

TOWN OF BAKERSVILLE: The Quartz Corp Volunteers To Fix Drainage Issues and To Beautify Creek Walk Playground

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

A huge Thank You to The Quartz Corp!!

VILLAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Highway 184 Detour

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Dept. of Transportation will be shutting down Hwy 184 completely just below Food Lion daily between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm to repair the washout.

TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN: NCDOT Notice of Road Closure and Delays on SR Hwy 184

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Update NCDOT report of ROAD CLOSURE ON SR NC Hwy 184 /Tynecastle Hwy near the Alpine Coaster and Foodlion by Sugar Mountain will be closed everyday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

COUNTY OF YANCEY: Free Mudslides/Flooding Home Cleanup Hotline

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

From now through September 3, 2021, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for debris removal and home cleanup after the recent mudslides and flooding.

No new teachers in Boone sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By High Country Times | Aug 22, 2021

There were no new teachers in Boone who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY: Two County Commissioner Streams Aug. 16

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

This morning, stream the Alleghany County Commissioners meeting at 10am.

COUNTY OF ASHE: Wear Face Covering Effective August 23, 2021

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

Effective Monday, August 23, 2021, anyone who enters a county building must wear a face covering.

VILLAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Bank Erosion Along 184/Tynecastle Hwy

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

Due to the severe weather causing bank erosion along 184/Tynecastle Hwy.,

TOWN OF BOONE: Shadowline Drive Close On Aug. 22

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

On August 22, 2021, Shadowline Drive will be CLOSED periodically from 6:30pm to 5:00am for asphalt milling and resurfacing. Construction will continue beyond August 22nd with intermittent road closures nightly until the project is complete