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Watauga’s jobless rate remains low

Watauga County News — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:36:14 +0000

"Due to seasonal factors, we tend to experience rate increases this time of year"

By Frank Ruggiero Watauga County again made high marks in low unemployment. According to the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, Watauga had the third lowest unemployment rate in the state at 4.2 ... via The Mountain Times

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’s continued Appalachian advantage

Watauga County News — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:27:42 +0000

Using congressional districts, Patrick Ottenhoff maps it out . Hillary is red, Obama blue. via Washington Examiner

s are leaning toward Barack Obama as the state presidential primary looms.

Watauga County News — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:17:26 +0000

"We're trying to build our base and keep our offices filled with Democrats"

Watauga Democrats are leaning toward Barack Obama as the state presidential primary looms. via Watauga Democrat

The right to use tobacco on town property may soon go up in smoke….

Watauga County News — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:12:38 +0000

"This would be a good move for the town of Boone"

The right to use tobacco on town property may soon go up in smoke. The Boone Town Council voted to send the issue into further consideration at its regular meeting April 24. via Watauga Democrat

Anyone who is familiar with the Watauga County school system knows…

Watauga County News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:55:37 +0000

The new frontiers of science Watauga County 'middle schoolers' compete in Science Fair By Jeff Eason Anyone who is familiar with the Watauga County school system knows that we don't have any middle schools or ...

Watauga County again made high marks in low unemployment.

Watauga County News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:55:18 +0000

Watauga jobless rate stays low Watauga County again made high marks in low unemployment.

Genealogy Query - MPRPHEW

Watauga County News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:54:53 +0000

I am seeking information on Levi Morphew of Company D of the 1st North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War.

Investigators have released little information regarding an alleged…

Watauga County News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:53:58 +0000

Investigators have released little information regarding an alleged sexual assault at an event held at Geno's on N.C. 105 in early April.

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners heard about how the…

Watauga County News — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:53:27 +0000

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners heard about how the community stays in college during Monday night's regular meeting.