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North Carolina's 3 Phase Plan to Ease Restrictions

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

Virtual Race Encourages Unity and Nonprofit Support

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

Over 10,000 meals distributed on 4th Takeout Tuesday

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"

“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

Takeout Tuesday Meal Distribution Tops 9,000 Mark

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

Shop Local Saturdays Aim to Provide Support Wide Variety of Area Businesses

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

Over 8,800 meals distributed on the 2nd #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday

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

Letter to Lodging Partners from Len Hagaman, Watauga County Sheriff

Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Watauga County Commissioners, along with the Town of Boone, the Village of Blowing Rock, the Town of Beech Mountain, and the Town of Seven Devils, have all issued Declarations of State of Emergency for Watauga County and each incorporated municipality.The... Continue Reading

Over 7,300 meals distributed on first #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday

A collection of 17 local restaurants and food distributors distributed a reported 7,326 meals during the first #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on March 31st. The effort was designed to encourage area residents to support local restaurants and food distribution programs during the COVID-19... Continue Reading

Landlords and Tenants: Creativity During COVID-19

As we approach the first of a new month, we know some tenants and landlords, of commercial and residential property, will be forced to have difficult conversations about lease agreements and lost revenues. We received the article below from Chamber member James Milner, CCIM, with Appalachian... Continue Reading

Finalists Announced for the 4th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

2019 Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Award Nominees Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 4th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This annual showcase is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real... Continue Reading

Compassion is the Key

What a week this has been... I’m not sure if there are enough words in our language to accurately describe what we have experienced as a community over these past days. A month ago, we were locked into a familiar pattern that saw Thursday’s snow lead to Saturday’s skiers. Our... Continue Reading