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Decisions from the Boone and Blowing Rock town councils and the Watauga County Board of Commissioners: budgets, zoning, housing, water, roads and the votes that shape the next year.

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Avery Co. Property Values, Data Center Delay | Boone

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Avery County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Property Values, Postpone Data Center Moratorium Hearing

The Board Advanced Its Property Revaluation Schedule and Approved a Range of County Projects and Financial Adjustments, While Delaying a Public Hearing on Land Use.

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Boone Council Eyes 332-Unit Dev, Art, Traffic | Boone

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Boone Council to Weigh 332-Unit Development, Public Art, and Street Direction Change

The Boone Town Council Will Convene Wednesday Morning for a Regular Meeting Featuring Discussions on a Large Apartment Complex, a Proposed Reversal of Traffic Flow on Part of Howard Street, and Various Community-Focused Initiatives.

90 views·Oct 11

Boone Council: Housing, Properties, Staffing | Boone

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Boone Council Addresses Housing Affordability, Town Properties, and Staffing

During Its Sept. 23 Meeting, the Boone Town Council Considered Housing Proposals, the Future of Town-Owned Properties, and Updates to the Town Manager Position.

40 views·Oct 1

Watauga Commissioners Review Co. Ops & Finances | Boone

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Watauga Commissioners Acknowledge National Weeks, Review County Operations and Finances

The Board of Commissioners Approved Proclamations for National Apprenticeship Week and National Small Business Week, While Also Addressing Transportation Contracts, Tax Collections, and School Project Adjustments.

73 views·Sep 24

Boone Council: Rezoning, Manager, Water Code | Boone

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Boone Town Council to Address Major Rezoning, Manager Search, Water Code

The Boone Town Council Is Scheduled to Meet Wednesday to Consider a Proposed 179-Unit Residential Development, Receive an Update on the Town Manager Search, and Review an Amendment to Water and Sewer Extension Rules.

91 views·Sep 23

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Boone's Howard Knob Park Debuts Accessible Overlook

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Howard Knob County Park Unveils New Accessible Panoramic Overlook

A 200-Degree Aerial Walkway, Picnic Shelter, and Expanded Parking Area Were Added to the Beloved High Country Park in June, Enhancing Visitor Experience.

49 views·Sep 12