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Got it calendared? It starts next Friday, Sept. 9, with Food! Fun! Music!! Free Outdoor Concerts Friday and Saturday Crafts Galore Kid & Teen Zones Festival Food Fare Wine Garden Food and Wine Event at the Cedars featuring Chef Aaron Deal Downtown Art Walk Visit www.downtownmorganton.com for t...
09/01/2011
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One of the City of Morganton's most precious gems is the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (affectionately known as CoMMA) - 1000 seats in a beautiful structure offering great entertainment beginning in the Fall and ending late Spring, celebrating its 25th season in 2011-2012. First in the i...
08/31/2011
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In the second of a three-part series, my colleague, Lisa Von Domek, outlines terminology for buyers overwhelmed by the home-buying process. See if this helps.Where’s the Money? Part 2 of 3 Ready to buy a home and are overwhelmed with the news and mortgage information? When it comes to payin...
08/28/2011
Just heard on the news coming from national weathercaster (CNN or The Weather Channel - been switching between them) that the reason NY metropolitan area wasn't hit harder was that " North Carolina Got In the Way!" Please keep our beautiful c...
08/28/2011
Historic Morganton Festival September 9-10, 2011 Country Crazy Weekend to celebrate 30 years! Come enjoy everything that makes the Historic Morganton Festival the exciting event that it is: friends, food, fun, crafts and free music! Friday night, head over to City Stage for opening ceremonies at ...
08/27/2011
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"Disaster Alert: Hurricane Irene Hurricane Irene poses an extraordinary threat and is one that no one has yet experienced from North Carolina to the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast to New England. As of 5 a.m. Eastern Time Friday, the center of Hurricane Irene is located about 420 miles south-sout...
08/26/2011
Inspiration Found MESH Gallery's newest exhibit, Inspiration Found, opens August 29th and features local artist Angel H. Vite. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, September 2nd from 6:00-8:00PM Angel is a self-taught artist working in oil to capture mountainous landscapes,...
08/25/2011
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For Sale By Owner: if you go this route, think carefully about the pros and cons. Some are listed below - take a look at this blog by my colleague Joy Daniels.STAY HOME? Run ads in the newspaper and place a “For Sale” sign in your yard, and you may expect to receive inquiries. Individuals may ...
08/25/2011
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My colleague, Lenn Harley, has given a great explanation of just what closing costs are (and are not). Take a look and get "the scoop" from one of the most experienced REALTORS around!WHAT IS A "CLOSING COST"? Inspired by George Souto's excellent article wherein George refers to the ubiquitous ad...
08/22/2011
You just have to love the opening line, “You’re holding in your hands what is possibly the strangest trail guide ever assembled, meant to describe all the adventures to be had here in Morganton, NC.” Since Morganton has recently been dubbed “The Trailhead of Western North Carolina,” there’s j...
08/08/2011