The Blowing Rocket

Since 1932, The Blowing Rocket has been covering the news, people and cultural events of Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

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Noted pianist Bair Shagdaron will bring a romantic flourish to the final concert of the season at St. Mary of the Hills with the music of Chopin and Rachmaninoff on Oct. 29. https://t.co/YCKjUAtX7S

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“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 https://t.co/lpaLO8z9Wn

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St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church has announced the list of local nonprofit organizations receiving grants from the record $103,000 raised by this year’s Blowing Rock Tour of Homes. https://t.co/gWoEWv3d2B

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The Edgewood Cottage reopened as a museum for the third year on Friday, Oct. 20. https://t.co/AHQfjqfCVU

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The town of Blowing Rock has opened up a temporary grass overflow parking lot along Valley Blvd. in anticipation of the high volume of visitor traffic over the next two weekends. https://t.co/xog4kNPfgS

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The community is invited to a special Veterans’ Day program on Saturday, Nov. 11, starting at 11 a.m. at 333 Wallingford St in Blowing Rock. https://t.co/o3ralV9Jbs

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Despite the windy weather, the Blowing Rock Farmers Market had a successful final day of the season. https://t.co/rx9rOD2dbr

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Surrounded by his friends, family and fellow Scouts, 14-year-old Evan Cutlip was inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor. https://t.co/cEg68oSrse

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“For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.” Zechariah 2:8 https://t.co/x8CFyXTP6n

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We were driving on I-40 around the High Point area when I noticed a Tanger Outlet billboard. The “T” in Tanger had fallen off, and there in bold letters was “Anger Outlet.” I began to reflect on how that would be a real winner if it were actually tr… https://t.co/SCVe11vxhI

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As the spooky season approaches, many family-friendly activities can be enjoyed in the High Country, including Blowing Rock’s Halloween Festival. https://t.co/vCKHX6BPvE

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The four candidates running for seats on Blowing Rock’s Town Council and the mayoral incumbent discussed hot-button issues during the Candidate Forum on Oct. 9. https://t.co/TRLXkCQUrc

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The 65th annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes set a record after raising $103,000 that will be given in grants to area nonprofit organizations serving the needs of people throughout the High Country. https://t.co/OOYWngQtq7

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Blowing Rock’s Town Council approved its consent and regular agenda during its brief monthly meeting on Oct. 10. https://t.co/RAOO7lDdnT

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“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 https://t.co/vTE0iTftur

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For the second year in a row, Tripadvisor has named The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge in Blowing Rock a top dining destination. https://t.co/igfIDaQ62d

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The EyeSmith has officially opened its doors at 159 Sunset Dr in Blowing Rock. https://t.co/MA36pFV8M5

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The Blowing Rocket Digitization Consortium held its kickoff fundraiser at the Blowing Rock Community Library on Thursday, Oct. 5. https://t.co/ChrTjFhUGZ

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In a heartwarming tribute to their beloved grandfather and great grandfather CP Abernethy, a local family orchestrated a touching event at Tweetsie Railroad, inviting children and families associated with High Country Caregivers for a… https://t.co/fVPlrDSkdk

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“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:31 https://t.co/O2jsCSGaaK