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National forests announce seasonal road closures Seasonal closures in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests have begun, with affected roads closed to motorized vehicles through April. Planned opening dates may change depending on weather.  These closures help reduce road maintenance costs and decrease wildlife disturbance, allowing the animals to conserve energy while food is scarce. During long bouts of adverse weather, roads may also be closed to protect public safety. Emergency closures can occur at any time. Contact the district ranger office for information about current r...

The vision that brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty had when they created what now is Appalachian State University has been fulfilled by people like Etta Lee Triplett Idol, who died Dec. 7 at age 98. The Dougherty brothers, born and raised in Boone, dreamed of improving educational opportunities for children of their region by establishing an institution of higher learning to produce teachers for the public schools. It’s clear in a 2015 recorded interview with Appalachian representatives that Etta understood at the time the great opportunity her uncle provided when he paid the school’s...

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Dec. 1 Eleven80, located at 1180 Blowing Rock Road in Boone, received an “A” grade and a final score of 97.5. The restaurant received a one-and-a-half-point demerit for unclean food-contact surfaces and a one-point demerit for improper food contamination prevention. Eleven80 received 98.5 and a 98 in its previous two inspections. Dec. 2 Cafe Violette, located at 1132 Main St., Suite 102 in Blowing Rock, received an “A” grade and a final score of 95.5. The restaurant received a three-point demerit for improper cold holding temperatures, a one-point demerit for improperly st...

James Randall Beshears, 74, of Deep Gap passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at his home with his family, where he received his sight for the first time. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Yellow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dave Adams officiating. Randall was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Wilkes County to Frank and Mary Vea Whittington Beshears. Randall loved good music, friends and good food. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Wanda Beshears. He is survived by a brother, Ray Beshears and wife, Mary, of Deep Gap; and...