New Middle School for Alleghany county

Alleghany, Future Development, Zoning & Politics — EDITOR on March 10, 2008 at 12:00 am

alleghany_county_north_carolina_with_municipal_and_township_labels.PNGSupporters of a $7.5 million school-bond package in Alleghany County have been making calls and writing letters that urge voters to back a plan to build the county’s first middle school, saying it would ease crowding.

But opponents are firing back with a campaign against the school bonds, which would require a property-tax rate increase of 9 to 10 cents, about a 20 percent increase in this small, rural county.

The referendum will be Tuesday.

Here’s the WS-Journal Article



New Green Business Plan for Watauga County

Environment, Watauga, Zoning & Politics — EDITOR on March 8, 2008 at 2:23 pm

picture-1.pngIn the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Watauga County, N.C. is a place of amazing beauty with pristine natural resources and a rich cultural heritage. Preserving and protecting these assets is good for the environment and the local economy. The Watauga Green Business Plan is a voluntary, market‐driven program that educates, certifies and recognizes small businesses that have made a commitment to reduce their environmental impact and help build a sustainable community.

Here’s a link to their website



Real Estate is Local—We’ve Got our own Market

General — EDITOR on March 6, 2008 at 2:27 pm

house.gifThe U.S. Commerce Department reported the sales of new single-family homes declined 2.8 percent in January, though area Realtors say the High Country’s market is “immune to natural trends.”

Read the Article in the Mountain Times



Public hearing set for steep-slopes bill

Future Development, Zoning & Politics — EDITOR on March 6, 2008 at 7:27 am

FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN TIMES – The state Environmental Review Commission will hold a second public hearing on a proposed new law for development on steep mountain slopes.

The meeting will take place from 4-7 p.m. Monday in Boone, according to Rep. Ray Rapp, a sponsor of the bill that would require local governments to regulate steep-slope construction.

The meeting is in the county commissioners’ board room in the Watauga County Administration Building, 814 W. King St.



Retaining Wall Collapses on 105

General — EDITOR on March 4, 2008 at 3:16 pm

0305_525_rockslide.jpgUpdate 3/6: 105 Back to Normal

We have received reports that the retaining wall in front of Geno’s / High Country Inn on highway 105 has collapsed. The highway is partially closed.



Wind Power for the High Country

Uncategorized — EDITOR on March 4, 2008 at 8:00 am

windmillblade.jpgIn the near future, green power companies, the Western North Carolina (WNC) Renewable Energy Initiative and N.C. Small Wind Initiative hope to make wind power a reality

Here’s the article from the Appalachian



What can I buy in Blowing Rock for 45mil?

Future Development, Watauga, blowing rock — EDITOR on March 3, 2008 at 8:36 pm

A big road. Here they are, in case you haven’t seen them yet, the state released computer mock-ups of the new highway 321.

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Christmas saved

Uncategorized — EDITOR on February 29, 2008 at 8:42 am

unbranded-large-christmas-tree.jpgChristmas trees that is.  Senator Steve Goss has received word today of a revised interpretation of state law which states that US 321 and US 421 statewide will now be accessible for truck/tractors pulling semi-trailers up to 53 feet in length.  This will stop the ticketing of large trucks coming to get Christmas trees.

Here’s the article in the Jefferson Post



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Roess contacted Meghan Baker, an agent for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Watauga County, to find out if kudzu had previously been a problem in ...

High Country Unemploment Dips Slightly - Go Blue Ridge (blog)
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High Country Unemploment Dips Slightly
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Watauga's rate dropped two-tenths of a percent to 7.4%, while Avery and Ashe figures showed drops of one-tenth of a percent. Ashe unemployment dropped to ...

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Appalachian's “BIG Sale” draws big crowds
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