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America’s Prettiest Winter Towns

Blowing Rock was picked as one of America's prettiest winter towns by Travel Leisure!  We take pride in our town and are excited to see that Blowing Rock stands out. Go to Travel+Leisure: America's Prettiest Winter Towns to check it ...
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Building a home made entirely from American-made products?

Even though using American-made products can be more expensive, the rewards for the US economy could be substantial especially if it helps boost our economy and creates more jobs. Consumer Reports online is showcasing a builder in Bozeman, Montana that ...
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Solar Farm Holds Grand Opening in Newland

Avery County has just inaugurated its first solar farm that will supply power to Mountain Electric Cooperative in Tennessee. The solar farm was created on a six acre parcel of land that was previously used as a Christmas tree farm. ...
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Boone Listed in the US News as one of their Top Ten Places to Retire

Looking for a place to retire? Boone is listed as one of the top three place to retire in 2012 according to US News online. With so many things to do and so much nature surrounding the area, it would ...
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Rethinking Home Maintenance

In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2004, Free Press, New York), author Stephen Covey lists as his #1 “habit”: Be Proactive. Counsel to anticipate problems and to “be prepared” applies to all manner of life activities, from ...
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