Blowing Rock files suit against Caldwell County

The Town of Blowing Rock has filed suit against Caldwell County for $150,000. Gideon Ridge Inn, a resort in northern Caldwell County has mistakenly been paying the county a 3 percent occupancy tax. The inn was also only paying Blowing Rock half of its 6 percent occupancy tax at the same time. Blowing Rock’s financial officer realized the mistake last year. The News Topic reports Blowing Rock is asking for the money back plus interest at the highest legal rate.