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High Country Heart Breakfast March 12

Watauga County News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:49:22 +0000

The 19th annual High Country Heart Breakfast, which benefits the Community Care Clinic this year, takes place this Friday, March 12, at Appalachian/Brian Estates in Boone.

Governor Perdue Packs the House - Crowd Welcomes Governor to Watauga County

Watauga County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:30:34 +0000

Gov. Bev Perdue, pictured at center and inset, took time away from the standing room-only crowd that came to hear her speak at the Watauga County Administration Building on Monday, March 8, to meet with fellow Democrats, Sen.

Hardin Park Elementary Participates In Read Across America

Watauga County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:23:12 +0000

Students in Maria Nash's first-grade class at Hardin Park strike a pose after listening to stories read by Shannon Isaacs, Boone's Adopt-A-Street coordinator, and Marsha Story, recycling coordinator for Boone.

Feature Photo: Polar Plunge

Watauga County News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:14:54 +0000

After being rescheduled twice due to the weather, the ASU Polar Plunge to benefit Watauga County Special Olympics took place on Tuesday, March 2, at ASU's Duck Pond.

Free Tax Filing Assistance Available Now Through April 13 - You May Be Eligible

Watauga County News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:55:45 +0000

The American Association of Retired Persons is again offering its free income tax preparation program, called Tax-Aide, to local, low- to middle-income taxpayers from now until April 14.

Committee chairmanships shuffled in NC House

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:38:05 +0000

There's been some shuffling of committee chairmanships after the recent departures of 2 members of the North Carolina House.

Watauga Cooperative Extension Presents 2010 Report to the People

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:22:03 +0000

Watauga Cooperative Extension Director Jim Hamilton hands Extension Advisory Leadership Council Chair Nancy Reigel a bouquet from Shady Grove Gardens and Nursery in honor of her service as chair on the council.

Election 2010: Candidate Filing Concludes

Watauga County News — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:15:20 +0000

Monday, March 15 - Absentee voting period begins Friday, April 9 - Voter registration deadline for May 4 primary Thursday, April 15 - One-stop voting begins Tuesday, April 27 - Last day to request absentee ballot Saturday, May 1 - One-stop voting ends at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 3 - Absentee ballots due Tuesday, May 4 - Primary Election Tuesday, May ...

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics February 25: Jump, Sponsor a…

Watauga County News — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:31:08 +0000

Jumpers brave the icy waters of ASU's Duck Pond to raise money for Watauga County Special Olympics.

Couple arrested for burglary in Boone

Watauga County News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:27:52 +0000

A man and a woman have been arrested in Watuaga County, NC for allegedly burglarizing a home.

Election Filings of Northwest North Carolina

Watauga County News — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:05:04 +0000

Here are the candidates running for election in Northwest North Carolina: Ashe County Five Democrats have filed for three open seats on the Ashe County Board of Commissioners.

Blizzard Warning Tonight For Ashe, Watauga 33 min ago

Watauga County News — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:51:06 +0000

A blizzard warning goes into effect for Ashe and Watauga counties at 6 p.m. Thursday and lasts until 6 a.m. Saturday.

Land coalition on track

Watauga County News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:57:19 +0000

A coalition of 10 North Carolina land trusts is on track to complete an effort to protect 50,000 acres of mountain land by the end of this year.

Indoor Rec Center a Top Priority in Parks and Recreation Plan

Watauga County News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:51:52 +0000

The Watauga County Parks and Recreation master plan will guide decisions about recreation facilities over the next decade.

Giant Used Book Sale at Boone Mall February 25 to 27

Watauga County News — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:36:56 +0000

Date: Thursday through Saturday, February 25 to 27 Time: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday / 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday/9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday Location: Boone Mall Cost: most hardbacks $1/paperbacks 50 cents/children's hardbacks 50 cents/children's paperbacks 25 cents Friends of the Watauga County Library will sponsor a used book sale ...

Buncombe County is 25th healthiest in NC

Watauga County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:24:14 +0000

Buncombe County residents are healthier than 75 percent of North Carolinians, but Jackson and Watauga counties take the honor of being the healthiest county in Western North Carolina.

Watauga County To Receive $3.3 Million for Storm Damage

Watauga County News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:12:26 +0000

The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management is estimating that Watauga County will receive $3,353,717 in federal disaster declaration funds to recover from storms and flooding that occurred between December 18 to 25, 2009.

NC mountains experiencing one of worst winters on record

Watauga County News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:28:35 +0000

It's another day of heavy snow, gusty winds and cold temperatures for North Carolina's mountains, but that's nothing new this season for the high country.

Kentuckya s Poet Laureate Visits ASU February 19 to 20

Watauga County News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:12:22 +0000

On Friday, February 19, Norman Gurney will join Watauga County storyteller Orville Hicks to present 'Jack Tales: Yesterday and Tomorrow' in ASU's Plemmons Student Union.

Democrat Billy Kennedy to Challenge Virginia Foxx in 5th District

Watauga County News — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:11:38 +0000

Democrat Billy Kennedy, a Watauga County farmer, filed Monday to challenge three-term incumbent Republican Virginia Foxx for the 5th Congressional District seat.

NC Mountains Hit Hard With Winter Storms 2 hrs ago

Watauga County News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:08:18 +0000

The most recent winter storm to hit the North Carolina mountains was one Watauga County residents will remember.

Community Supported Agriculture Food Memberships Now Available

Watauga County News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:03:43 +0000

Though it is cold outside, Community Supported Agriculture food memberships are now available in Watauga County.

Construction of Boone-Blowing Rock Water Connection To Begin in March

Watauga County News — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:44:08 +0000

Blowing Rock Town Manager Scott Hildebran said construction of a water line connecting the water systems of the towns of Boone and Blowing Rock has been delayed by this winter's weather, but the tentative start date is March 1. On November 10, the Blowing Rock Town Council voted to award a contract for the construction of a 12-inch water line from ...

ASU and Employment Security Commission Job Application Workshops Begin February 9

Watauga County News — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:29:04 +0000

ASU and the N.C. Employment Security Commission of Boone are teaming up to offer jobseekers information and assistance that could help them land positions at the university.

Billy Kennedy Takes On Virginia Foxx for 5th Congressional District Seat

Watauga County News — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:07:10 +0000

Billy Kennedy of Bethel will officially launch his first political campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday, February 8. Kennedy will file to be a candidate in the race for North Carolina's 5th Congressional District, the seat currently held by Rep.

Whata s Up in Downtown Boone?

Watauga County News — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:55:06 +0000

I would like to share some of highlights from the Downtown Boone Development Association from the end of December 2009 to the beginning of January 2010.

Some schools close for second day

Watauga County News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:50:12 +0000

Lingering snow and ice has prompted some school systems to close for a second day.

New Cooperative Extension Director Jim Hamilton Discusses Ice Storm Damage

Watauga County News — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:18:18 +0000

Jim Hamilton, the new Watauga County Cooperative Extension director, talks about the effects of the Christmas ice storm on area trees on Monday, January 25.

Virginia Foxx to run for re-election

Watauga County News — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:07:03 +0000

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican who represents much of northwestern North Carolina, announced yesterday that she will seek re-election this fall.

Citizensa Plan for Watauga Recommendation Summarya “Part II in Series…

Watauga County News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:59:07 +0000

Part II in Series Provides Synopsis of Input from Plan Oversight Group, Citizens, Consultants on County's New Comprehensive Plan Story by Sam Calhoun Watauga County's Plan Oversight Group presented the county's new comprehensive plan, dubbed the 'Citizens' Plan for Watauga,' to the Watauga Commissioners this week.

Parking It. State parks drew a record number of visitors last year

Watauga County News — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:08:19 +0000

When Brad Dodson knows that he will be free on a Saturday, he heads to a state park.

Frozen Pipes, Water Problems Close Sugar Grove Day School

Watauga County News — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:49:43 +0000

Construction is ongoing after pipes froze and burst at Sugar Grove Developmental Day School over the holidays.

Ice accumulating in High Country

Watauga County News — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:47:16 +0000

An all-day drizzle left a thin sheet of ice across much of Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes, and Alleghany counties Thursday.

The Childrena s Playhouse Honors Great Friends to Families January…

Watauga County News — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:39:15 +0000

Nikki Giovanni-the first recipient of the Rosa L. Parks Woman of Courage Award, one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 'Living Legends' and author of more than 30 books for adults and children-will speak at the 2nd annual Great Friend to Families Award luncheon on January 29 presented by The Children's Playhouse.

Retrial granted in killing of Swede

Watauga County News — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:26:50 +0000

A federal court has vacated the murder conviction of a former Salisbury police officer in the kidnapping and killing of a Swedish man whose nude body was found near the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1994.

What a Year! 2009 in Review Part 3 of 4: July through September

Watauga County News — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:18:22 +0000

What a Year! 2009 in Review - Part 3 of 4: July through September Compiled by Sam Calhoun and Anna Oakes July '09 Boone Police Chief Bill Post and Boone Police staff installed a sign on the corner of West King Street and Cherry Street to remind motorists to lock their doors when visiting downtown Boone.

Shelter Highlights 2009

Watauga County News — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:08:34 +0000

As 2010 begins, High Country Press' third section, Shelter, is almost four years old.

Baylor Grad, Supporter Drowns In Freak Accident While Son Watches

Watauga County News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:57:21 +0000

BOONE, N.C. a 'Robert K. Todd, a 1980 Baylor graduate and longtime university supporter drowned as his 10-year-old son watched after falling into a partially frozen North Carolina lake while trying to rescue his dog.

Father drowns in Trout Lake

Watauga County News — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:19:32 +0000

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. A man's body was pulled from Trout Lake Wednesday evening and authorities say he drowned.

Father Drowns In Watauga County Lake 5 min ago

Watauga County News — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:11:10 +0000

Watauga County authorities responded to Trout Lake Wednesday evening, where rescue crews pulled a man from the partially frozen lake.

Editorial Shorts

Watauga County News — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:41:09 +0000

The Winston-Salem City Council heard residents of eastern Winston-Salem loud and clear when it voted unanimously Monday night against plans to put a Dollar General store at the corner of Northampton Drive and New Walkertown Road.

2010 could see action on landslides in Western North Carolina

Watauga County News — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:23:54 +0000

More than five years after a torrent of mud rushing down from Fishhawk Mountain washed away 15 homes and killed five people in Peeks Creek, most mountain communities and the state still have few regulations aimed at preventing landslides.

Snow and bitter cold close mountain county schools

Watauga County News — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:16:49 +0000

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. The wind is a big problem in the North Carolina mountains. Meteorologist John Wendel is in Blowing Rock.

Disaster aid sought for 9 counties after storm

Watauga County News — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:33:00 +0000

Local government and emergency officials are seeking state or federal disaster assistance for nine mountain counties for damages and expenses that began with a Dec.

9 NC mountain counties seek disaster aid

Watauga County News — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:15:44 +0000

Nine counties in the North Carolina mountains are asking for help paying for damages caused by two winter storms last month.

Remembering an alumnus

Watauga County News — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:08:53 +0000

William Spencer Greene Jr., Forest Drive, Wilkesboro, the golf pro at Oakwoods Country Club for over three decades, died Saturday, Dec.

Power outages to continue into Tuesday

Watauga County News — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:56:08 +0000

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp. said Saturday that massive damage from fallen trees, downed power lines and broken poles due to the Christmas Day ice storm will cause power outages in the mountains into Tuesday.

Watauga County News — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:37:56 +0000

Richard Boylan has been named North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agent of the Year by a sustainable-development organization.

Storm cleanup nears end, more ice possible

Watauga County News — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:59:27 +0000

Repairs and cleanup from the Christmas Day ice storm in North Carolina's mountains is entering the home stretch, authorities in Watauga and Ashe counties say, but more trouble might be on the way.

Snow, Ice Still Causing Problems In NC Mountains

Watauga County News — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:11:04 +0000

Santa was met Christmas Day by an ice storm that pounded parts of the NC Mountains.

Utilities make progressing restoring power in NC

Watauga County News — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:08:44 +0000

Utilities in western North Carolina are making progress in restoring service to customers who lost electricity in a Christmas Day ice storm.

Shelters, Volunteers Help Watauga Co. Residents

Watauga County News — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:43:41 +0000

Emergency management officials say people may be without power in Watauga County until Tuesday.

Ice storm knocks out power in Northwest

Watauga County News — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:33:53 +0000

An ice storm downed tree limbs and power lines in Northwest North Carolina yesterday, leaving more than 21,000 customers of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp.

Citizens Opposed to Boone Water Intake Prep Comments for USDAa “Public…

Watauga County News — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:51:52 +0000

Several citizens opposed to the Town of Boone's planned raw water intake in the Todd area of Watauga County plan to submit comments opposing the project to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , the agency providing a loan to the town for the project.

Watauga Elementary Snow Creations Going Up in Downtown Boonea “DBDA and …

Watauga County News — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:33:59 +0000

Thanks to an initiative by the Downtown Boone Development Association and Watauga County elementary school students and teachers, children from Hardin Park Elementary are making snow creations while Green Valley Elementary School children are making snowflakes in their classes so downtown Boone businesses-such as The Lucky Penny, pictured here-can ...

DMT, Mescaline lab shut down in Blowing Rock

Watauga County News — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:10:05 +0000

The Watauga County, NC Sheriff's Office reports that they've made an unusual arrest on a designer drug manufacturing operation in Blowing Rock, NC.

Winter weather moving out

Watauga County News — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:03:16 +0000

The main area of snow, sleet and rain is now moving out of the state and weather conditions are improving.

Boone Council To Consider Smoking Bans, Annexations Thursday

Watauga County News — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:52:57 +0000

New smoking restrictions and the satellite annexation of several properties are among the items on the agenda for the monthly Boone Town Council meeting this Thursday, December 17.

Caruso to Begin as County Librarian January 4

Watauga County News — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:48:50 +0000

Monica Caruso will join the Watauga County Public Library staff as county librarian on Monday, January 4. Photo submitted The Appalachian Regional Library recently announced that Monica Caruso has been hired as county librarian for the Watauga County Public Library, effective January 4, 2010.

Body of missing woman found in Seven Devils

Watauga County News — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:43:23 +0000

Authorities have found the body of a woman missing since Nov. 8. Deana Elizabeth Schermerhorn's body was found in Seven Devils and positively identified on Tuesday, authorities said today.

TBI investigates Thanksgiving car chase

Watauga County News — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:34:35 +0000

Questions remain surrounding the investigation of a car chase on Thanksgiving morning.

Environmental Report on Planned Water Intake Published

Watauga County News — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:13:41 +0000

The proposed water intake facility for the Town of Boone would withdraw 4 million gallons per day from the New River in the Brownwood area.

Authorities: Missing Caldwell woman likely dead

Watauga County News — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:03:25 +0000

Even before Deana Elizabeth Schermerhorn disappeared Nov. 8 from a home in Seven Devils, she was pretty much a mystery to people there.

Fabulous 40th Funk-Down and Benefit Birthday Bash at Boone Saloon Monday

Watauga County News — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:55:46 +0000

This Monday, December 14, longtime High Country resident Jamie Goodman will officially go over the hill with a bang when she hosts the Fabulous 40th Funk-Down and Birthday Benefit Bash at Boone Saloon.

Hamilton Hired As Watauga Extension Director

Watauga County News — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:35:39 +0000

Top: Jim Hamilton served as an extension agent in Watauga County from 2002 to 2005, when he worked with the Christmas tree industry.

Boone’s intake plan gets OK in report

Watauga County News — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:09:24 +0000

An environmental assessment says that the town of Boone's controversial proposal to put a water intake in the South Fork of the New River on the Ashe/Watauga county line would have no permanent negative effects on stream flow, recreation or historically significant resources.

Question Around the Office

Watauga County News — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:50:45 +0000

How Will Local Law Enforcement Handle Enforcement of New Laws-Texting While Driving and License Plate Visibility? Researched by Sam Calhoun Beginning this past Tuesday, December 1, two new laws went into effect in North Carolina - one that bans texting while driving and another that requires the state's name across the bottom of the license plate ...

Mountains, some foothill areas in NC see snow

Watauga County News — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:33:56 +0000

Significant snow fell for the first time this season in the North Carolina mountains -- and even in the foothills where flakes were reported in Hickory -- on Saturday morning.

Highway 321 reopens after rock slide

Watauga County News — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:47:26 +0000

Another rock slide hit a major North Carolina highway this time one in Caldwell County.

Former Carter County woman center of massive search

Watauga County News — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:11:25 +0000

A woman who grew up in Carter County is the subject of a massive search in western North Carolina, where authorities fear she may be dead.

Watauga County News — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:03:07 +0000

Hamilton named new extension service director Published: 10:04 AM, 11/30/2009 A former extension agent is returning to Watauga County to head up the local agency.

Watauga County News — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:58:47 +0000

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation presented Bright Ideas grants totaling more than $3,500 to four local educator teams during a luncheon ceremony at the cooperative's district office Friday.

High Country Holiday Checklist - Your Guide to the 2009 Holiday Season

Watauga County News — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:37:32 +0000

What better backdrop for a holiday greeting card than the rolling hills of our own Blue Ridge Mountains? The holiday season is here, and the High Country region has about a zillion ways to celebrate it.

Friend charged in ASU shooting death

Watauga County News — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:24:52 +0000

Galen Elijah Ruble told police he thought his muzzle-loading rifle was unloaded when he pointed it at his friend's head and pulled the trigger, according to Boone police.

Matthews man killed at ASU

Watauga County News — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:19:47 +0000

An arrest is expected sometime today in the death of an Appalachian State University student from Matthews who was killed early Sunday at an off-campus party in Boone, police say.

Dan Soucek Announces Run for N.C. Senate

Watauga County News — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:19:48 +0000

Dan Soucek of Watauga County, having run for the state house of representatives in 2008, has officially announced he will run for North Carolina's 45th Senate district in 2010 serving Wilkes, Watauga, Ashe and Alexander counties.

a Look What We Dida a “Asu Rei Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Broyhill Wind Turbine

Watauga County News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 +0000

A virtual who's who of renewable energy experts from ASU, ASU REI and across the state, as well as local officials and businesspeople involved with the project, gathered at the Broyhill Inn last week to celebrate the installation of the largest wind turbine in the state.

Women In Black Speak for the Voiceless November 25a “Silent Vigil to…

Watauga County News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:42:49 +0000

Boone's Women In Black's silent vigil last year outside the Jones House to highlight the pandemic of violence against women.

Holiday Farmersa and Craft Markets

Watauga County News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:39:20 +0000

Christmas trees and wreaths are available at area holiday markets, including the Watauga County Farmers' Market .

Free Home Energy Workshop at Ag Center November 17

Watauga County News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:20:33 +0000

Local residents can receive big discounts on home energy audits by attending a free E-Conserve workshop administered through the Watauga County Cooperative Extension and Building Performance Engineering on Tuesday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Agricultural Conference Center.

A question for your benefit-cost analysis students

Watauga County News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:13:06 +0000

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 05/2005 November 12, 2009 A question for your benefit-cost analysis students Is the widening of US HWY 421 in Boone efficient ? Use these resources to answer the question below: Estimated Cost: Construction $16.2 million Length: 1.1 miles Speed limit: 45 MPH Watauga County Quickfacts Value of time : Assume 25% ...

A question for your benefit-cost analysis students

Watauga County News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:13:06 +0000

Plane makes emergency landing at Boone airport

Watauga County News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:08:10 +0000

Published in The Watauga Democrat Oct. 27, 2009 A pilot experiencing mechanical difficulty made an emergency landing at the Boone airport off Bamboo Road Monday evening.

Clawson Wins Four-Year Mayoral Terma “Leigh, Brantz, Ball Elected to Boone Council

Watauga County News — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:59:57 +0000

Top: Loretta Clawson celebrates after seeing the Boone vote totals, confirming her re-election as mayor.

Boone, NC man charged with sexual abuse

Watauga County News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:48:48 +0000

A Boone, NC man is in jail today after police allege he sexually abused a juvenile.

Speaking out in opposition to five percent budget cut

Watauga County News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:09 +0000

LINDA PAYNE Financial issues remain a top concern for the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees, prompting them to draft a letter to North Carolina Gov.

Get Out to the Polls November 3

Watauga County News — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:54:20 +0000

Election Day for local municipal races takes place on Tuesday, November 3. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in both counties.

Business Spotlight: Skyline Membership Corporation and Skybest Communications

Watauga County News — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:50:17 +0000

Skyline Membership Corporation, under its wholly-owned subsidiary Skybest Communications, is bringing state-of-the-art business services to downtown Boone.

Teen pregnancy rate continues to drop in Ashe

Watauga County News — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:38:25 +0000

Teen pregnancies have decreased significantly in Ashe County over the past year and that number has hit a 30-year low statewide.

The Architectural History of Watauga County Released Last Fridaya “Book Highly Acclaimed at Reception

Watauga County News — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:30:01 +0000

A book signing reception was held last Friday, October 23, at the Jones House in downtown Boone for The Architectural History of Watauga County , a hardback coffee table book about 30 years in the making.

Beech Mountain Town Council Electiona “Eight Candidates Vie for Three Open Seats

Watauga County News — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:26:56 +0000

Eight candidates are in the running for three open seats on the Beech Mountain Town Council.

Other Races in the High Country

Watauga County News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:16:51 +0000

Following are the candidates in competitive races for elected office in Elk Park.

International Day of Climate Action Saturday

Watauga County News — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:06:22 +0000

This Saturday, October 24, a group photo will be snapped at the Watauga County Farmers' Market at Horn in the West in Boone.

Early Voting Underway in Watauga and Avery Counties

Watauga County News — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:57:02 +0000

Early voting in both Watauga and Avery counties began on October 15 and ends on Saturday, October 31.

Watauga County Historical Society Hosts Reception for The…

Watauga County News — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:40:27 +0000

The Watauga County Historical Society recently published a book, The Architectural History of Watauga County, North Carolina , based upon state surveys ranging back 30 years to the present.

Ashe men face vehicle break-in charges in Boone

Watauga County News — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:41:39 +0000

Three Ashe County men were apprehended by the Boone Police Department on Sunday after allegedly breaking into several vehicles at a High Country shopping center.

NC Firefighters Battle Blowing Rock Church Fire

Watauga County News — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:51:21 +0000

Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue responded to the Blue Ridge Community Church for a fire on Sunday morning.

If You Build It, the Tourists Will Come

Watauga County News — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:40:34 +0000

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE>> The WCTDA recently announced the purchase of roughly 45 acres off Highway 421 East beside the Watauga County Landfill that, once meshed with a 130-acre adjoining tract already owned by the county, will become the 175-acre Rocky Knob Park-an outdoor recreation center offering a network of mountain biking and hiking ...

Sugar Grove Man Sentenced In Meth Case–Watauga Democrat

Watauga County News — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:20:13 +0000

A local man was sentenced on several charges related to methamphetamine manufacturing following a federal probe on Thursday.

20,000 ways to educate Watauga County

Watauga County News — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:32:57 +0000

The volunteers of the Watauga Education Foundation are again partnering with innovative teachers in Watauga County to benefit students.