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Photo by: Lonnie Webster, High Country Press With flooding concerns prevalent throughout our area, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of local service providers that may be helpful to you and your business in the event of dangerous weather conditions. Chamber members are... Continue Reading
* - In the first version of this statement, a reference was made to a proposed limiting of short-term rentals of 25% of their occupancy. While that issue was discussed, the Town Attorney informed the council that such a decision to further restrict occupancy beyond 50% capacity would violate the... Continue Reading
Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings/Masks and Hand Sanitizer Deep Cleaning Supplies and Services Additional Safety Precautions: Storage Units Access the EDPNC Vendor List for Personal Protective Equipment Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings and Masks The CDC has recommended the... Continue Reading
What Next for Leaders? The Challenges for Reopening As states begin the process of loosening restrictions, businesses are about to face the challenges of reopening. Organization leaders are finding themselves in a situation where there is not clear guidance on what reopening should look like.... Continue Reading
Steps To Ease Restrictions As information continues to disseminate regarding the phased reopening of North Carolina, reliable local resources are more important than ever. A large number of "frequently asked questions" arise as we find ourselves navigating the various information channels. The... Continue Reading
A total of 31 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 11,007 meals during the fifth #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 28th. This marks the second single-day tally of over 10,000 meals distributed and marks an increase of 714 meals over the previous week.... Continue Reading
The High Country Comes Together for the First #KeepBooneHealthy Virtual Walk/Run/Just Move A total of 348 community members, including their pets, raced in the High Country’s first #KeepBooneHealthy Virtual Walk/Run/Just Move on Saturday, April 25th. The event raised $7,498.50 of funds to... Continue Reading
A total of 33 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 10,293 meals during the fourth #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 21st. This marks the first single-day tally of over 10,000 meals distributed and marks an increase of 1,280 meals over the previous week.... Continue Reading
“Thank you for shopping with us.” These words are spoken at the end of just about every interaction we have with a local business here in the High Country. Two months ago, you may have vanished from the checkout counter by the time that short goodbye was completed. Today, at a time... Continue Reading
A total of 33 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 9,013 meals during the second #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 14th. An additional four sites provided data on meals served this week, leading to a rise of 174 meals toward the community total. Including... Continue Reading
In an effort to raise support for a wide variety of local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce announces the creation of Shop Local Saturdays, a monthly series of dates aimed at driving increased awareness of the power and impact of local purchases. The... Continue Reading
A total of 29 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 8,832 meals during the second #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 7th. An additional 12 sites provided data on meals served this week, leading to a rise of 1,506 meals toward the community total. Including... Continue Reading
