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Local Marine League Detachment formed - Jefferson Post

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:51:40 GMT -

Local Marine League Detachment formed Jefferson Post Tom “Tugboat” Northrop of Ashe County is among the area Marine veterans who helped form the High Country Detachment 1389 of the North Carolina Department Marine Corps League. Senior Vice Commandant of the Mountaineer Detachment in Watauga County, ... and more »

Snow on the slopes in Western North Carolina - TriCities.com

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:54:16 GMT -

Snow on the slopes in Western North Carolina TriCities.com Established in 1967, Beech Mountain Resort — formerly called “Ski Beech” — ranks among three ski slopes in North Carolina's High Country, a scenic region where mountains stand like stacks more than a mile high. Over the past couple of years, ... and more »

POSTED BY: Mike Dojc - TORO Magazine

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:19:41 GMT -

POSTED BY: Mike Dojc TORO Magazine Daniel Boone Nestled between the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the charming towns of Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock make up the North Carolina High Country. The kite high moniker reflects the awesome elevation, not hydroponic ...

Our View: When the whistle stops, heed the call - Watauga Democrat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:06:13 GMT -

Our View: When the whistle stops, heed the call Watauga Democrat Beverly Perdue has been often more visible in the High Country than other state-elected CEOs. And as we move forward with the recent news that Perdue will not seek a second term, this is a trend any contender must be committed to continuing.

2011 state park attendance matches record - WSOC Charlotte

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:50:02 GMT -

2011 state park attendance matches record WSOC Charlotte WATAUGA COUNTY, NC -- Visits to North Carolina state parks continued at record levels in 2011, and the High Country's natural gems were among the highest achievers, according to a report released last week. Approximately 14.25 million visits to state ...

Positive Vibration - Boone Mountain Times

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:50 GMT -

Boone Mountain Times

Positive Vibration Boone Mountain Times Founded in Boone in 2004, Hope Massive was bred out of a shared admiration of Marley amongst Brown and friend Justin Butler. The reggae and dancehall six-piece has been a musical mainstay in the High Country and also received regional recognition upon ... and more »

Our View: Seeing the mountains for the trees - Watauga Democrat

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:31 GMT -

Our View: Seeing the mountains for the trees Watauga Democrat After polishing its natural gems for millennia, it's no surprise that state parks in the High Country are among those most visited in North Carolina. Our state parks did well overall in 2011. More than 14 million visitors hiked, picnicked or just ...

Our View: Volunteer to make a difference - Watauga Democrat

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:32 GMT -

Our View: Volunteer to make a difference Watauga Democrat Thumbs-down: to the number of volunteer vacancies on committees and boards assisting Boone Town Council. Many of us already volunteer our time with our church, with scouts or with an area nonprofit, by way of example. Many more of us don't.

Back in Black - Boone Mountain Times

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:40 GMT -

Boone Mountain Times

Back in Black Boone Mountain Times By Frank Ruggiero (frank.ruggiero@mountaintimes.com) Comedian Lewis Black returns to Boone Feb. 9, promising a show filled with all new material. The standup comedian, actor and author is known for his impassioned – and oftentimes steaming – views on ...

Thank you, Jim Greene - Watauga Democrat

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:39 GMT -

Watauga Democrat

Thank you, Jim Greene Watauga Democrat In honor of Jim, I wanted to share this updated piece about “The Voice of Avery County,” whom our community will dearly miss. I am a better person because of having known Jim, and his contributions to countless Avery County and High Country lives will ... and more »

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Tract 5 Elk View Place, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $159,900

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Tract 4 Elk View Place, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $159,900

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Tbd Elk View Pl, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $645,000

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64 A Creekside Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $77,500 1 bed, 1 bath

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Lot H Castlefern Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $75,000

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Tract 6 Elk View Place, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $179,900

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244 Pine Rdg, Boone, NC 28607, $1,250,000 4 beds, 4 baths

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 5940 sqft, 4 beds, 4 baths, single-family home in Boone, NC - 28607

Tbd Bamboo Hts, Boone, NC 28607, $44,900

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Unit 3 Greenhill Condos, Boone, NC 28607, $150,000 2 beds, 2 baths

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Big Flats Church Rd, Fleetwood, NC 28626, $504,000

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53 Sunset Strip, Beech Mountain, NC 28604, $649,900 3 beds, 2.5 baths

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 3007 sqft, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, single-family home in Beech Mountain, NC - 28604

Property, Fleetwood, NC 28626, $139,900

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212 Rocky Mountain Ln, Boone, NC 28607, $169,900 2 beds, 1 bath

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Tract 1a Elk View Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $79,900

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147 Moonlight Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607, $74,000 1 bed, 1 bath

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 711 sqft, 1 bed, 1 bath, property in Boone, NC - 28607

1B Elk View Pl, Banner Elk, NC 28604, $99,900

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147 Moonlight Ridge Rd Unit 103, Boone, NC 28607, $74,000 1 bed, 1 bath

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Stoney Creek Way, Boone, NC 28607, $65,900

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152 Laurel Chase Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, $349,900 3 beds, 3 baths

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 4318 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Blowing Rock, NC - 28605

Kalmia Ln, Boone, NC 28607, $49,900

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601 A4 The Forest Hound Ears, Boone, NC 28607, $640,000 3 beds, 4 baths

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953 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, $475,000 5 beds, 5 baths

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 3729 sqft, 5 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Blowing Rock, NC - 28605

1530 Lauren Ln, West Jefferson, NC 28694, $205,000 3 beds, 3 baths

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 1728 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in West Jefferson, NC - 28694

Tbd Wicker Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694, $30,000

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246 Adams Ln, Boone, NC 28607, $129,900 2 beds, 1.5 baths

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 900 sqft, 2 beds, 1.5 baths, property in Boone, NC - 28607

106 Dameron Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, $65,000 1 bed, 1 bath

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 328 sqft, 1 bed, 1 bath, single-family home in Blowing Rock, NC - 28605

1407 Almost Heaven, Boone, NC 28607, $295,000 2 beds, 2 baths

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Property, Valle Crucis, NC 28691, $5,000

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123 Stony Creek Loop, Linville, NC 28646, $280,000 3 beds, 2 baths

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 1512 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Linville, NC - 28646

140 Faculty St, Boone, NC 28607, $197,500 2 beds, 1 bath

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT - 617 sqft, 2 beds, 1 bath, condo in Boone, NC - 28607