Crystal Lynn Ham, 25, of Elgin, South Carolina, was located by search crews at 6:11pm November 1st after an extensive three day search. She is currently recovering in a hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Crystal was hypothermic, but conscious and able to confirm her identity when searchers located her about a mile from where her […]
Merlefest 2011 Announces Initial Talent Lineup
WILKESBORO, N.C. — MerleFest 2011, presented by Lowe’s and slated for April 28 – May 1, is proud to announce the initial lineup for the event’s 24th year. The following artists will join host Doc Watson on the campus of Wilkes Community College for a celebration of “traditional-plus” music—a term Doc coined to describe the […]
Parkway Begins Phase 1 Reconstruction of Historic Stone Guardwalls
(Alleghany County, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed to all traffic from Milepost 241 near the Bluffs Coffee Shop to Milepost 244.7 at Basin Cove Parking Overlook beginning November 2, 2010, and lasting until Spring 2011. Detour traffic signage will direct Parkway visitors around the closure area via NC Route 18 and US […]
The Colors of Fall Are Out in Full Force And So Are the Rangers
Southwest Virginia—Tourists and residents alike take note— Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers will be out in force this fall foliage season sending the strong message that any one caught not buckling up will be ticketed and fined. “Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year,” said Chief Ranger Steve Stinnett. “But a drive […]
Mt. Pisgah Trail Closure Extended
(Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway, in cooperation with the US Forest Service Office, is extending a limited closure of the Mt. Pisgah trail located at Milepost 407.6. The television broadcasting tower located at the top of Mt. Pisgah is undergoing upgrading of select antennas, requiring closure of the top of the mountain to visitor […]
