Infrastructure Projects Update

Completed This Week

• Sidewalk repairs at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

• Pine Street waterline and hydrant replacement

• Grading and paving of the Clark Street parking lot

• Partial roof replacement at Town Hall

Currently In Progress

• Sidewalk repairs on Laurel Lane

Scheduled Work

• Park Avenue waterline and hydrant replacement – Work is scheduled to begin Monday, October 12th. On Thursday, we met with the contractor for another project walk-through and review. The project will replace the 4-inch cast iron line with a 6-inch ductile iron line. Park Avenue will remain partially open during work hours. Beginning near the corner of Main Street, the contractor will work in 100-linear-foot sections. The street will fully reopen each night, and there will be no weekend work. Minor parking disruptions may occur during parts of the project. The contractor is aware of seasonal traffic and parking patterns and will adjust as needed.

• Blowing Rock Art and History Museum parking deck – Work begins November 2nd, with an anticipated two-week closure.

• Clary Court sidewalk repairs – Updated work plan: The project has been moved up and will begin Monday. The complete revised work plan is below.

Thank You to the Public Works Team!

Our Public Works Department has had a busy week, including the town-wide semiannual cleanup week and working diligently to prepare for this weekend's pending weather.

Weather Alert: Hurricane Isaias

As Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen, the overall forecast has been adjusted.

Watauga County is now in a High Wind Warning beginning tomorrow morning through Sunday evening. The warning applies mostly above 3,000’ where gusts can reach 45-60mph.

Additionally, our County is in a Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon. Forecasted rain totals are still mostly in the 2-3” range.

Check the National Weather Service here for the most up to date information throughout the weekend.

Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 13th

The October Town Council Meeting is this coming Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00pm in Town Hall.

You can find the agenda with supplemental information here on our website.

If you are unable to attend, you can watch the live stream or recording of the meeting on our YouTube channel here.

2026 Blowing Rock Tax Bills

You should have, or should shortly be, receiving your 2026 Property Tax bill. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in Town Hall at (828) 295-5200.

Early Voting 2026 Begins Next Week!

Watauga 2026 General Election Early Voting Schedule

October 15th - 16th: 8:00am – 7:30pm

October 19th - 23rd: 8:00am – 7:30pm

October 26th - 30th: 8:00am – 7:30pm

October 31st: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Watauga Early Voting Sites (ALL HAVE THE SAME SCHEDULE)

Watauga County voters may use any Early Voting site

Watauga County Administration Building:

814 W. King Street, Boone

Blowing Rock American Legion Building:

333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock

Deep Gap Fire Department:

6583 Old US 421 S, Deep Gap

Meat Camp Fire Department:

4797 NC HWY 194, Meat Camp

Plemmons Student Union – App State:

263 Locust St (Parking lot on Howard St)

Western Watauga Community Center:

1081 Old US HWY 421, Sugar Grove

Caldwell County Board of Elections

2026 General Election Early Voting Dates and Times

Thursday, October 15th - Friday, October 16th:

8:00am - 7:30pm

Saturday, October 17th - Sunday, October 18th

CLOSED

Monday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd:

8:00am - 7:30pm

Saturday, October 24th - Sunday, October 25th

CLOSED

Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th:

8:00am - 7:30pm

Saturday, October 31st:

8:00am - 3:00pm

Caldwell County Early Voting Locations

Caldwell County Resource Center:

120 Hospital Ave NE, Lenoir, NC 28645

William B. Shuford Recreation Center:

56 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630

The Watauga County Candidates Forum, presented by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce & Boone Chamber of Commerce October 1st, was an opportunity for citizens to get to know their candidates better. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the forum recording in its entirety through the video below:

2026 Halloween Festival

The spookiest night of the year is almost here!

On Saturday, October 31^st, our community will again gather for an evening of costumes, candy, creativity, and fun.

Families—and their pets—are encouraged to dress up and join the festivities. Whether you come as a ghost, witch, superhero, or an original creation, we hope you’ll join the Halloween fun!

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