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Sunday Dec 20 | Cybergrass

Ralph Berrier, Jr. Writes Book Honoring His Musical Grandfather

BMNN wrote: on Dec. 20, 2009: Ralph Berrier, Jr.'s book If Trouble Don't Kill Me: A Story of Family, Brotherhood, and Bluegrass , the true story of Ralph's music-playing grandfather and his twin brother, is slated to be published by Crown in July, 2010.

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Sat Dec 19, 2009

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Plant owner crushed to death by machine

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. The owner and founder of Metrolina Greenhouses was killed Saturday morning in an accident inside the plant.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

The Asheville Citizen-Times

Carlton Gallery to host artists tribute

Carlton Gallery's studio will be filled with the work of three artists who shared a love of music, starting Nov.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

High Country Press

Free Clinic in Linville Much Appreciated by Farmworkers

Editor's Note: Many of the comments in this story have been translated from Spanish.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Mountain Times

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Appalachian State University is capitalizing on its research to get federal-stimulus funding.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

CNN

Hot spots for leaf peepers

U.S. trees are exploding in brilliantly colorful fall foliage this year in many regions, thanks to stellar growing conditions and excellent temperatures, say experts.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Martha's Vineyard Times

West Tisbury

How easily we have slipped into the cold-weather rituals. Bringing in firewood, getting the wood stove going, warming up the house.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

High Country Press

a oeMay at Grandfather Mountaina Debuts on Television Thursday

Native only to North Carolina, the pink-shell azalea grows in spruce forests at high elevations in three mountain counties.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

High Country Press

Early Voting Underway in Watauga and Avery Counties

Early voting in both Watauga and Avery counties began on October 15 and ends on Saturday, October 31.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

High Country Press

News Watch

America will celebrate the 275th birthday of Daniel Boone, the American pioneer hero and the Town of Boone's namesake, this Thursday, October 22.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

High Country Press

Avery County Chamber Awards Highlight Volunteerisma "Woman of the Year Encourages Everyone To Help

Cindy Peters recently was voted the Avery County Woman of the Year for her leadership in countless business development and community volunteer projects in the county.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

High Country Press

Grandfather Academy Ranks in Top 20 NC Public Charter Alternative Schools

Grandfather Academy saw a 21.6 percent increase in students performing at or above grade level on the 2008-09 End of Grade tests.

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Fri Oct 02, 2009

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

Scotland County Highland Games set for this weekend

The athletic field is prepared, the clans and vendors have been assigned their spaces for tents, and the musicians have arrived from Scotland and points closer to home.

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Wed Sep 30, 2009

High Country Press

Grandfather View Village Hosts Free Block Party October 9a "Event...

A block party will take place at Grandfather View Village, located on Highway 105 in Foscoe, on Friday, October 9, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public and features food, drinks, live music and some unique sales and specials offered by various businesses within the mall.

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The Asheville Citizen-Times

New ranger named for Grandfather Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest

John Crockett has been named the new District Ranger for the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest.

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Mon Sep 28, 2009

News-Topic

Sloshing to the mountaintop

Nathan Key The 21st riding of the annual Bridge to Bridge Incredible Cycling Challenge presented a new opponent for cycling enthusiasts: Mother Nature.

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Sun Sep 13, 2009

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Grandfather shot to death inside his apartment

Police are still looking for the people who killed a father and grandfather Friday night.

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Sun Aug 23, 2009

High Country Press

Is Your Child Having A Difficult Time In School?a "Grandfather Academy...

Since 1914, Grandfather Home for Children has been meeting the needs of children - from orphans in 1914 to survivors of abuse and neglect in 2009.

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Fri Aug 14, 2009

High Country Press

Art in the Park in Blowing Rock Saturdaya "Concert in the Park on Sunday

Baskets by Jean Yao will be at this weekend's Art in the Park in Blowing Rock on Saturday, August 15, at the American Legion grounds.

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Wed Aug 12, 2009

The Mountain Times

Tubas, bagpipes in concert in Blowing Rock Saturday

Blowing Rock's Concert in the Park series, now in its 22nd season, is well known for bringing unique musical styles to the village of Blowing Rock for a free concert in Memorial Park.

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