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Teaching The Old Ways

Boone News — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:45:02 +0000

"There's this falsely generated distinction of what's called TCM, which stands for Traditional Chinese Medicine, and it's a non-term really. It's what came from China back in the '70s to this country. Remember when Nixon discovered China in 1972?"

Higher thought might best be transcended in higher elevations. That might explain why, in a rural country school building nestled in the mountains near Boone, N.C., scholars are mastering the ancient teachings ... via News Channel 11

Carolina Choclate Drops Rocks Cabin Stage MerleFest

admin — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:29:58 +0000

The Carolina Chocolate Drops just finished an awesome set on the cabin stage at MerleFest. They are young, awesome, and full of energy. The crowd loved every tasty morsel of them. The Carolina Chocolate Drops sure left them hungry for more. Alexander County, Alleghany County, Ashe County, Boone, Elkin, Iredell County, MerleFest, News, [...]

Hillary Clinton hits the Asheville stage

Boone News — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:32:43 +0000

"I think it'll be a very strong area for her"

Sen. Hillary Clinton, flush with cash after a crucial win in Pennsylvania, paid a visit Thursday to a state that looks like a bigger challenge for her. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Repaving projects and bridge repairs may delay motorists in the next…

Boone News — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:19:05 +0000

"There's no way we'll be able to meet that."

Repaving projects and bridge repairs may delay motorists in the next few months, as planning for two major projects continues. via Watauga Democrat

A sidewalk prioritization plan has talked the talk, and now the Boone …

Boone News — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:08:01 +0000

"I think this is another example of the kind of careful forward-looking planning that's making the quality of life in our community much, much better."

A sidewalk prioritization plan has talked the talk, and now the Boone Town Council hopes to walk the walk. via Watauga Democrat

WNC economic activity remains mixed

Boone News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:41:51 +0000

BOONE- Two consecutive months of growth may be keeping a recession at bay for Western North Carolina, but job growth remains flat across the mountains, according to a new report from Appalachian State ...

A&E notebook: Cosmic Charlie sees real ‘Fire on the Mountain’

Boone News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:41:26 +0000

Athens band Cosmic Charlie became hometown heroes last week, when the Boone, N.C., club they were playing in caught fire.

Clowning Around in the High Country

Boone News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:41:02 +0000

Famed physical comedian to perform with the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Dan Kamin, who created Johnny Depp's physical comedy routines in Benny and Joon and trained Robert Downey Jr.

Baby & Parenting Fair crawls into Boone Saturday

Boone News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:40:44 +0000

Baby & Parenting Fair crawls into Boone Saturday Children's Playhouse hosts annual fundraiser Do you have a crawling baby who zips across the floor? Especially if there is a chance to scarf up a dropped cookie ...

Celebrities serve up $45 Grand

Boone News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:40:20 +0000

The term "celebrity" might have been used a bit loosely last Tuesday, but regardless of how they were described, the volunteers who took on the role of food servers in the third annual Celebrity Serve did a ...