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Looking back at surviving the Great Depression
How did everyone survive the Depression? It scarred lives, but established a strong generation. Comment?
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Looking back at surviving the Great Depression
How did everyone survive the Depression? It scarred lives, but established a strong generation. Comment?
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Hot spots for leaf peepers
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... feet down to 1,000 feet." Among the top leaf peeping sites for early and mid-November are Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain. Grandfather has passed its peak, said Neufeld, a professor of plant physiology at Appalachian State University. "But ... Comment?
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Veteran's Day - Women Serve Too.
... Corps. in the invasion of Iraq and a tour to Afghanistan, my father served 2 tours to Vietnam and Korea, my Grandfather served in the Air Force as a medic during World War II, and I have a couple of Uncles who have served also in the Gulf War. I ... Comment?
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... Geography and Planning. $145,935 - Research into topography and vegetation at Bent Creek Experimental Forest and Grandfather Ranger District, both located in Pisgah National Forest, by Ryan Emanuel in the Department of Geology. $79,959 - Research to ... Comment?
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a oeMay at Grandfather Mountaina Debuts on Television Thursday
... in Jim Morton's film. Photo by Jim Morton One year ago Jim Morton had the first showing of his film "May at Grandfather Mountain" in the attraction's theater and this Thursday, October 29, it makes its television debut on UNC-TV. The film will air ... Comment?
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... sister ever, Violet. Her grandmother, Linda Vadasz, arrived from Budapest, Hungary, last Tuesday, just in time. Grandfather Gaston is coming November 11; Dan and Nancy Cabot already live here. Mother and baby are fine and will be home settling in by ... Comment?
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Iron man Lew Crossman turns 100 tomorrow
... Lumber Company (Huntsville) on March 14, 1914 for $1200.00. On March 17, 1926, the Croft Lumber was sold to my Grandfather Alfred Paget. Granddad also built the Knoepfli Inn, across from the mill and the Inn stands today although the mill burned ... Comment?
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BalloonFest aims to soar today
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... to shuffle in throughout the afternoon, Darling said the event would be a success. Bill Meadows is called the "Grandfather of the BalloonFest." And he has watched it grow from something of an esoteric gathering of balloon enthusiasts to a ... Comment?
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Grandfather Mountain to offer winter passes
Whether it's for the opportunity to see wildlife in the snow or the chance to enjoy endless vistas cleared out by winter's chill, Grandfather Mountain's season pass is is an afforadable way to experience the Mountain without the summer crowds. Comment?
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Early Voting Underway in Watauga and Avery Counties
... on Election Day. Avery County Early Voting Location Early voting in Avery County for elections in Banner Elk, Grandfather Village, Sugar Mountain, Elk Park, Newland and Crossnore takes place at the office of the Avery County Board of Elections, ... Comment?
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... Planning; NSF funded. $145,935 - Research into topography and vegetation at Bent Creek Experimental Forest and Grandfather Ranger District, both located in Pisgah National Forest, by Dr. Ryan Emanuel in the Department of Geology; NSF funded. $79,959 ... Comment?
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... and get some fudge. Fudge for me leaves for wife. Drove along Blue Ridge and it was quite beautiful. Around Grandfather Mt found some snow. Then went to purchase some apples in Spruce Pines, a nice little place on the Blue Ridge just past Bear Den, ... Comment?
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Clubhouse Turn: Golf pro Buczek is heading home
... at the university. Buczek, 65, was the head pro at Forsyth Country Club for 16 years and the director of golf at Grandfather Country Club in Linville for seven years before moving to Winged Foot. "I'm coming back to Winston as a free agent, and I'm ... Comment?
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Autumn Landscapes at Carlton Gallery
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... through November 15. The gallery is located 10 miles south of Boone and seven miles north of Linville in the Grandfather Community, with hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more ... Comment?
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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. Comment?
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Avery County Chamber Awards Highlight Volunteerisma "Woman of the Year Encourages Everyone To Help
... walk, having given her time down the years in many areas, from the Avery-Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce to the Grandfather Highland Games to the Avery Arts Council. As a founding member and chair of the Linville Falls Business Association, Peters ... Comment?
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This photograph taken 10-2-09 along the Blue Ridge Parkway as it crosses Grandfather illustrates that there are isolated splashes of color beginning to appear. Comment?
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CHILLICOTHE: Edward Baker, 85, of Chillicothe, a loving Dad and Grandfather, died at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009 with his family by his side at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. Comment?
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Scotland County Highland Games set for this weekend
... since 1961. Among other accomplishments, MacDonald is known for being the co-founder of the world famous Grandfather Mountain Highland Games near Linville. At a Rotary Club meeting this week MacDonald said that he could "think of no more appropriate ... Comment?
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