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Blowing Rock My Hometown out now
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (94+ words) The cover of Blowing Rock My Hometown. BLOWING ROCK- Blowing Rock just got a new-look magazine. Blowing Rock My Hometown, a publication by the Watauga Democrat and Mountain Times Publications, is now available in various retail stores, hotels, high-traffic locations,…...
Raccoon Theology: A Morning at Bass Lake
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (648+ words) I had an interesting experience out at Bass Lake recently. There I was, unpacking my painting gear and getting ready to enjoy splashing paint. Plein air painting out in nature is a fast paced adventure for most artists since the…...
Poetry, community and memory: Avery library celebrates fifth annual poetry contest winners
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (1020+ words) After the ceremony, John Ray, third-place winner in the adult division, jots notes in a book about poetry writing. Joy Hollingsworth launched the Spring Poetry Contest five years ago as a librarian assistant at Avery County Morrison Public Library. NEWLAND…...
Veri Chill Helps Houston Homeowners Lower Summer Energy Bills With High-Efficiency Cooling Systems
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (349+ words) Chen Qiyu and Xu Xiaoliang, Co-CEOs of Fosun International win Asia's Best CEO f" As Gulf Coast cooling season peaks, Veri Chill is guiding Houston homeowners toward right-sized, high-efficiency systems that manage humidity and reduce energy costs. Why Efficiency Starts…...
Watauga grad Silas Powell sets course for the Naval Academy
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (546+ words) Silas Powell, who will attend the United State Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. , was a four-year member of the Watauga High School swim program. He was a two-time All-Northwestern Conference selection. BOONE " On average, 16, 000 prospective students apply for admission to the…...
LEPU SEAL " China Top Mechanical Seals Supplier of Guangzhou Pepsi Cola Beverage Co. , Ltd.
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (329+ words) GUANGZHOU, China -Guangzhou Lepu Machinery Co. , Ltd. (LEPU SEAL), one of China's leading manufacturers of industrial mechanical seals, today announced a significant milestone in its collaboration with Guangzhou Pepsi Cola Beverage Co. , Ltd. , celebrating seven years of supplying advanced sealing…...
Watauga County Health Inspections
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (295+ words) The following information was provided by App Health Care. Restaurants and meat markets are inspected once to four times per year based on risk frequency, child care facilities and year-round swimming pools are inspected twice per year and school buildings…...
Watauga leads state in AI adoption, Microsoft study finds
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (596+ words) According to a report by Microsoft, Watauga is No. 1 in North Carolina for AI diffusion. WATAUGA " Watauga County is No. 1 in the state for AI usage, according to a report by Microsoft's AI Economy Institute, with an estimated 47. 2% of working-age…...
Engineered Tax Services Names Sarah Herndon CFO
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (271+ words) "" Sarah's story embodies what is possible when talent, diligence, and character come together," said Brian Payne, President of Engineered Tax Services."First Woman to Serve as CFO in the Company's 25-Year History WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - July 1, 2026 -Engineered Tax Services…...
When Nothing Else Worked: Rebel Wellness and Chiropractic Adds Electromagnetic Muscle Therapy to Help Patients Reclaim Strength, Mobility, and Daily Function
15+ hour, 35+ min ago (194+ words) Rebel Wellness and Chiropractic Introduces Em Sculpt for Patients Whose Pain and Weakness Have Not Responded to Traditional Treatment Unlike aesthetic Em Sculpt applications marketed for body sculpting, Rebel Wellness is deploying this technology strictly as a therapeutic tool. The…...