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Lift County Quarantine Order
April 24, 2020 Honorable Members of Watauga County Commission, I am writing on behalf of the board of directors of the Blowing Rock Civic Association to recommend that you cancel…
Read MoreWelcome Back
Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, Spring has sprung in Blowing Rock! The community is looking forward to your safe return. We are all hoping to return to a “normal” or a…
Read MoreSupport our Local Restaurants – Take Out Available
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, The Blowing Rock Chamber and TDA worked together to make a list of local restaurants, their new operating hours, and take out options. You can…
Read MoreLETTER FROM OUR TOWN MANAGER TO OUR TOWN
DATE: March 21, 2020 FROM: Shane Fox, Town Manager, Blowing Rock, NC RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update and Local Efforts To our beloved Blowing Rock residents, businesses, and stakeholders, I am…
Read MoreWelcome New Board Member – Gigi Poole
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, Your Civic Association is blessed with a talented and involved board of directors. Please join me in welcoming Gigi Poole to your board of directors.…
Read More2019 Blowing Rock Construction Permits – Modest but Steady Residential Growth Continues
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock issued 355 building permits in 2019 with a value of $18.1 million down 17% from 335 permits in 2018 with a value of…
Read MoreVideo Coverage – The Blowing Rock Board of Adjustments Hearing on the Appeal – 163 Wilmot Circle Property
The Blowing Rock Board of Adjustments hearing on the appeal denying Chad Frazier’s 163 Wilmot Circle property used for short-term rental took two sessions, each over 5 hours. Closing Arguments:
Read MoreBlowing Rock Board of Adjustments Again Denies Wilmot Circle Owner Short-Term Rentals
The saga continues, but the Town holds the line on spreading short term rentals to neighborhoods. READ ARTICLE BY STEVE FRANK PUBLISHED BY HIGH COUNTRY PRESS Blowing Rock Board of…
Read MoreBlowing Rock Again Denies Wilmot Circle Owner
BOA Appeal May Be Forthcoming After a second marathon session of the Blowing Rock Board of Adjustments, the Town of Blowing Rock has again slammed the door on short-term rentals…
Read MorePublic Hearing Continues on Violation of Blowing Rock Short Term Rental Regulations
A quiet Blowing Rock neighborhood has found its tranquility challenged—some say ruined—by noise, traffic, by non-residents’ cars blocking access, and by strangers reportedly seen crossing adjacent properties day and night.…
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