Greetings from BRCA 28605!
Voter Information
Candidate Forum
Chamber candidate forum (in partnership with the Chamber in Boone) – 9/16/24 at 5:30 at the Appalachian Theatre. Will include candidates for the US House, NC House and Senate, Watauga County Commissioners, Watauga County School Board
Polling location:
AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING
333 WALLINGFORD ST
BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
Precinct: BLOWING ROCK
2024 Election Calendar
September
6th – Begin Sending Absentee by Mail Ballot (DELAYED: I could not locate a sample ballot this week) They are being reprinted removing Robert Kennedy’s name from the ballot.
October
11th – Voter Registration Deadline at 5:00 pm
17th – Early Voting Begins
29th – Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot by Mail
November
2nd – Early Voting Ends at 3:00pm
5th – Statewide General Election
5th – Deadline for Absentee by Mail ballots to be received at office is 7:30 pm
15th – General Election Canvass
The Town of Blowing Rock is seeking an applicant for the following Board:
The Planning Board conducts studies and makes recommendations to the Town Council on matters related to the growth and development of the Town and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The Planning Board reviews requests for new subdivisions, requests for zoning changes, applications for new commercial development, and makes recommendations to the Town Council on whether those requests should be approved, modified, or denied. The Town has established standards for new subdivisions and other new development summarized in the Land Use Ordinance. The Planning Board reviews any proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance and will often initiate such changes to ensure that the regulations are current and provide the proper land use protection for the Town and its residents. There are nine (9) members on the Planning Board, eight (8) members who live within Town limits and one being an (ETJ) member. The Planning Board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Members are appointed by the Town Council for a term of three (3) years, but this vacancy is to fill an unexpired term through February 28, 2026.
Hilari H Hubner
Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Town of Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Academy Achieves Perfect Score, Earns 5-Star Rating
Blowing Rock, NC – The Blowing Rock Academy has proudly announced that it has received a perfect 15 out of 15 score and is now a licensed 5-star center. This prestigious rating comes from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development, which rates childcare centers based on three key areas: Staff Education, Program Standards, and Quality Points. The Academy achieved the maximum points in each of these categories, demonstrating its commitment to providing exceptional care and education for young children.
The Blowing Rock Academy opened its doors in March 2024 to serve the children of the employees of the Town of Blowing Rock. While not open to the public, the Academy offers a high-quality childcare program that operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and has a capacity of 30 children.
The Town of Blowing Rock would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the Town Council, the Academy Staff, and the staff of Park and Recreation for their hard work and dedication in making this achievement possible. Their commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children is truly commendable. For more information, please contact: Shane Fox, Town Manager, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 -828-295-5200
New Police Chief
In case you are not tuned in to the TOBR You Tube channel for Tuesday’s Council meeting, this is to let you know that Nathan Kirk, the interim police chief and the internal candidate, has been selected to be the new TOBR police chief, replacing Aaron Miller who retired at the end of 2023. There were 85 applicants from around the country; Nathan was unanimously approved by the selection committee. BRCA board member Laura Bingham made an excellent presentation (as herself) about the need for continued vigilance on Valley Blvd for speeding and public safety, especially on the sidewalks. Please watch her on the video archive when you get a chance. She made a number of excellent points. Thank you for that contribution, Laura.
Best regards to all,
Jane Whitt Sellers
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joN_tD6U9_c
Blowing Rock Clean Up Day
BR Clean-up Day – 9/19/24 at 11:00 (you get lunch, too)
On behalf of all of us at BRCA we sincerely appreciate your financial support and your ongoing engagement. Thank you for following us. We also want to welcome our new members and viewers; we welcome you to BRCA.
Tom Barrett
Vice President
Executive Committee Member