Illustration of five different hands putting ballots in a voting box

Interest is High in Upcoming Elections

While the good people of COMO go about their busy lives with little concern for…

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What’s the Scoop?

It was during the cicada swarm in 2011 when business really started to boom for…

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See You on the Patio

Relax and unwind, you’re on patio time. 1839 Taphouse    212 E Green Meadows Rd, Suite…

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More Than Just a Blanket and a Basket

If a woven basket and checkered blanket is what comes to mind when you think…

Capen Park Grindstone Recreation Area Walking Bridge

Hitting the Trails

COMO is a great spot for many things, from healthcare and education to arts and…

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An (un)Official Guide to (some of) COMO’s Parks

Capen Park If you are interested in scenic overlooks, Capen Park is your place. The…

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June: Closer Look

Element Wellness + Cryotherapy Owners Matt and Claire Taylor decided to open a cryotherapy facility…

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Keeping the District Beautiful

If you’ve ever walked around downtown COMO’s 50 blocks and admired how clean they are,…

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June: Briefly in the News

HEALTH Boone Health First In Area To OfferC2 CryoBalloon™ Ablation Procedure  Boone Health is now…

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Women Making a Difference

Consistently strong leadership requires building a solid base of qualified and credible prospects. For more…

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Putting the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Theatre’

Established in 1973, Maplewood Barn Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization located in Nifong Park…

COMO Editor Kim Ambra Publisher Erica Pefferman and friends before the trek to Emerald Bay

The Great Outdoors

I absolutely love the outdoors. I love to grow things. Pruning trees and plants or…