The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

NC State University's Poe Hall

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Blowing Rock's Green Park Inn and Boone's Appalachian Theatre are still in operation, paying homage to their historic roots.

Hidden history: In hotel, theatre, Boone and Blowing Rock connect past to present

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: Hidden history: In hotel, theatre, Boone and Blowing Rock connect past to present

In Watauga County, local businesses boast a rich history that's been generations in the making.

Homegrown companies create decades-long legacies in Watauga County

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: Homegrown companies create decades-long legacies in Watauga County

Thanks to established companies and new ventures, the tech sector in Watauga County is primed for expansion.

The tech sector is taking off in Watauga County

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: The tech sector is taking off in Watauga County

By buying, selling and producing locally, places like Stick Boy Bread Company and the High Country Food Hub are supporting the community through food.

Meals with meaning: local food makes an impact in Watauga County

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: Meals with meaning: local food makes an impact in Watauga County

Local stores like Misty Mountain Threadworks and Footsloggers thrive in Watauga County's recreation-rich outdoor environment.

The Great Outdoors finds an economic home in the NC mountains

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: The Great Outdoors finds an economic home in the NC mountains

Across Watauga County, artists and art lovers alike find shops, galleries and markets that support their passion.

Arts community finds a home in Watauga County

Watauga County Economic Development: Spotlight: Arts community finds a home in Watauga County

Tucked in the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga County is certainly a scenic tourist destination -- but thanks to a passionate local community, it's much more than just a vacation spot. Home to historic rehabbed buildings, a burgeoning tech scene, locally-owned shops and restaurants and a thriving arts scene, Watauga County is a modern mountain community. 

when I think of Watauga County, I say Watauga County is a community. Well for me, Watauga County is home, It's a great place and we love, we really have a good time here. Oh my gosh, Watauga County is the best place to live and work. We get to live in a place where people love to vacation. Watauga County and the high country of north Carolina are a very popular tourist area. We have a lot of people who come from off the mountain for day trips. We have the university and that obviously drives a lot of retail sales here. It's a great place to do business. The tourists enjoy going into the various small, privately held shops and we do have a lot of that here. It's a very good place to be. I think the small community support that we have in Watauga County is incredible people helping people. The university has been fantastic for us. We have many employees that go to app state with having a university here. We have the resources that a lot of bigger areas may not even have. That makes it a really great place to own a business in terms of employment. Having the university here also means that there are a lot of college students who want jobs while they're in school but are also interested in staying after they graduate. And so it's a great place to have a big applicant pool for entry level jobs. Watauga County is just a beautiful venue and it's just a very welcoming creative community, people want to live here. So if you can put your business in a place where people already want to live, then they're gonna be less likely to move. Any new business that comes in instantly has a following of locals who really through social media and other means let people know what's out there and what's good. So if you open up a business here, I think you'll find instant support and success.