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News from October 2022

TOWN OF BOONE: Town Council Meeting on October 12th

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The Boone Town Council will be holding a meeting on October 12th at 9:00am in a hybrid fashion.

TOWN OF BOONE: Construction for Clawson-Burnley Park has been rescheduled

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The construction for Clawson-Burnley Park has been rescheduled.

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Which political committees received the most in contributions during week ending Oct. 8?

By High Country Times | Oct 9, 2022

Top earning committee received $650,000 in the week ending Oct. 8.

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How high did Burnsville junior tennis player Luke Ruecker rank in Boys’ 18 bracket in week ending Oct. 1?

By High Country Times | Oct 8, 2022

Burnsville tennis player Luke Ruecker is ranked 2,606th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Benjamin Stacy junior tennis player earns 32 in Boys’ 12 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By High Country Times | Oct 8, 2022

Boone tennis player Benjamin Stacy is ranked 5,242nd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | Oct 8, 2022

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

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Analysis: How many Avery County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 7, 2022

There were 317 people who used housing choice vouchers in Avery County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Boone tennis player Philip Templeton ranks in Boys’ 12 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By High Country Times | Oct 7, 2022

Boone tennis player Philip Templeton is ranked 2,442nd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Housing-choice vouchers offered in Alleghany County in 2021

By High Country Times | Oct 6, 2022

There were 400 people who used housing choice vouchers in Alleghany County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many people in Ashe County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 5, 2022

There were 725 people who used housing choice vouchers in Ashe County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Mitchell County residents relied on housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 4, 2022

There were 468 people who used housing choice vouchers in Mitchell County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY: Briefing from the NWS Blacksburg office as of Friday, September 30, 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Although the projected track has changed eastward somewhat, per the NWS there remains a threat of flooding and gusty winds: The following is a briefing from the NWS Blacksburg office as of Friday, September 30, 2022.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHANY: Tax/Tag/Finance Support Specialist Position Available

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Great opportunity to join the Alleghany County Tax/Tag/Finance team!

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Analysis: How many residents in Mitchell County public housing in 2021 identify as a minority?

By High Country Times | Oct 3, 2022

In Mitchell County public housing 11% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Analysis: How many Wilkes County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 3, 2022

There were 1,085 people who used housing choice vouchers in Wilkes County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Analysis: How many Mitchell County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By High Country Times | Oct 3, 2022

There were 219 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Mitchell County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

COUNTY OF MITCHELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Candidates Forum Oct 18

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

The Mitchell County Chamber will host a candidates' forum on Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022, at 6 pm at the Historic Courthouse in Bakersville.

COUNTY OF MITCHELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: BBQ and Bluegrass Festival new date is October 8th!

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

BBQ and Bluegrass Festival new date is October 8th!

COUNTY OF WATAUGA: Public Hearing Notice on Oct.24

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

The Watauga County Board of Adjustment will hold an evidentiary hearing pursuant to the Watauga County Planning and Development Ordinance Chapter 13 High Impact Land Uses to consider a Special Use Permit for commercial development with aggregate building footprint 50,000 square feet or greater.

COUNTY OF WATAUGA: Board of Directors of the Watauga Public Facilities Corporation Special Meeting on October 3, 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Watauga Public Facilities Corporation will hold a Special Meeting on October 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Watauga County Administration Building located at 814 West King Street, Boone, North Carolina.