Wilkes News

Daylight Saving Time Starts EARLY Sunday

Wilkes County News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:50:00 +0000

Its time to spring ahead! Yes, its that time again. What? You say "too soon". No, its been changed...by the government. Daylight saving time starts this coming Sunday at 2 a.m. no matter what time zone you're in. It was moved a couple of years ag...

Tools Stolen, Later Recovered from Logging Site

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:00 +0000

A trailer owned by a local logging company was cut into from the top, according to sheriff's deputies, and several hundred dollars of property was taken. When employees of Jerry Huffman Sawmill and Logging arrived at work at the job site on Sheets Gap ...

County looking for Parks director

Ashe County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:47:51 +0000

With the recent departure of former Ashe County Parks Director Joe Boccardy, county officials are preparing to advertise the vacant position and said that the ideal candidate would possess administrative skills to complement a background in recreation.

History professor studies how Appalachian culture became a part of U.S. foreign policy

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:28:32 +0000

BOONE—For a brief time in the 1960s and ’70s, exhibits about the Appalachia region were sent to Finland and Latin America with subtle messages about the U.S. government’s expectations of foreign leaders. Dr. Michael Krenn, a professor of history at Appalachian State University, has written a chapter about American public policy and Appalachia in the recently [...]

CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen speaks March 23 at Appalachian; NPR correspondent Anne Garrels’ talk canceled

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:52:13 +0000

BOONE—A talk by NPR senior foreign correspondent Anne Garrels scheduled for March 23 at Appalachian State University has been canceled. Garrels has been called away on an assignment. Speaking on campus in her place is CNN security analyst Peter Bergen. His talk begins at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium. Admission is free. Bergen’s talk is titled “Obama’s [...]

Black Banjo Gathering Reunion held March 24-27 at Appalachian

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:30 +0000

BOONE—The Black Banjo Gathering Reunion will be held at Appalachian State University, March 24-27. The event will include concerts, workshops, films, jams, panel discussions, dancing and lectures. Appalachian first hosted the Black Banjo Gathering in 2005. The event was attended by Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson who went on to form the highly successful [...]

Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Appalachian March 26-27

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:24 +0000

BOONE – The films “Finding Farley” and “Africa Revolutions Tour” are among films that will be shown March 26-27 during the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Appalachian State University. The film festival – hosted by Outdoor Programs – will be held in Farthing Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students and $9 for [...]

ACT service-learning program celebrates its 10th anniversary

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:21:34 +0000

BOONE – Appalachian and the Community Together’s (ACT) service-learning program will celebrate its 10th anniversary at a luncheon on Friday, April 9. Outstanding students, alumni, community partners, or faculty members who have been involved in the growth and development of the ACT program can be nominated for awards to be presented at the luncheon. To nominate [...]

Stone Mountain, Gated Community, Walking Trails And More, Wilkes County NC

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:26 +0000

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN GATED SUBDIVISION. NICE VIEW OFF OF THE DECK. ROOF AND HEAT PUMP WAS REPLACED IN 2004 PER OWNER.

UNC Helps Establish the First National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis

Boone News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:46:35 +0000

Betty Isaacs of Boone, N.C., knows all about the chronic pain of osteoarthritis and the impact it has on her life.

Two city bridges to be replaced

Iredell County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:58:52 +0000

Two projects in Iredell County were among the $166 million in contracts awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for highway and rail projects across the state.

Trying to Find the Road Between the Potholes

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:25:00 +0000

Drive an inch, find a pothole -- at least that's how it seems after one of the worst-ever winters for roads in our area. Potholes -- caused by water running into cracks in pavement, freezing and shifting the pavement, and traffic rolling over the shift...

Trying to Find the Road Between the Potholes

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:25:00 +0000

Hatch Act Impact on Local Races Cheked Before Deputies Filed

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:00 +0000

The Hatch Act, which prohibits those in federally-funded positions from running for partisan political office, is briefly making an appearance in local elections in Wilkes. A Hatch Act complaint alleges that a candidate for sheriff and one for county c...

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.

Utility Bills “Astounding”

Wilkes County News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:06:00 +0000

The Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission in North is seeing lots more people needing help because they're seeing very high utility bills. BROC Director Dare Stromer said bills have doubled and tripled. She said quote -- It's terrible and is making matte...

Time capsule buried at courthouse

Ashe County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:06:23 +0000

What will future generations of Ashe County citizens remember about the High Country in 100 years? That question was discussed during Monday afternoona s time capsule presentation that was held to celebrate the illustrious history of both Ashe County and the 100th anniversary of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and 4-H. The time capsule ...

Appalachian Dance Ensemble Spring Concert to be held March 24 – 27

Boone News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:43:55 +0000

BOONE – Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s annual Spring Concert March 24 – 27 at Valborg Theatre. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $6. Seating is general admission. The box office is open weekdays from 2-5 p.m. and one hour prior to show time. [...]

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.

Duffie Charged in Weekend Burglaries

Wilkes County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:48:00 +0000

Sheriffs deputies say a Wilkesboro man is responsible for at least three burglaries in the Brushy Mountain community this weekend. As we reported yesterday, 42-year old Joe Henry McDuffie was pulled over on unrelated charges Monday, after deputies saw ...

Cal Thomas backs Keadle in national column

Iredell County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:00:31 +0000

Iredell County Commissioner and U.S. House of Representatives candidate Scott Keadle picked up a pretty weighty endorsement on Tuesday.

North Wilkesboro News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:46 +0000

As noon struck on Friday, Feb. 26, five contenders locked spots in either the primary or general elections for state offices.

Deputies Investigating Burglary Spree

Wilkesboro News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:53 +0000

Wilkes Sheriff Deputies are still working to determine the extent of an apparent series of burglaries from homes in the Moravian Falls area in the past few days.

Wilkes man arrested in ‘09 shooting

Wilkes County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:47:30 +0000

Authorities said they were suspicious last May when a Wilkes County man claimed that he had shot someone in self-defense during a home invasion.

Foxx: Implement Needed Health Care Reforms One at a Time

Wilkes County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:00 +0000

Democrats in Washington continue their halting efforts to pass the massive takeover of health care, so far to little success. Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says the reforms needed in health care are simple, and could be dealt with one-at-a...

Arrest Made in 2009 Shooting Death

Wilkes County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Wilkes authorities have arrested a man suspected of killing another man who he said had been shot in self defense. Not that test results are back from the state lab, authorities arrested Bryan Jeffery Bare this week for the first-degree murder of Randa...

NC gov visits Franklin Graham, Samaritana s Purse

Boone News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:28:08 +0000

Gov. Beverly Perdue visited Franklin Graham's relief organization during a trip to the North Carolina mountains to see what Samaritan's Purse is doing around the world.

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt

Elkin News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:20:50 +0000

There will be a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Fisher River Park in Dobson on Sunday, March 21st from 2:00 until 5:00 pm.

Man Charged With Stealing Newspaper Racks

Surry County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:04:51 +0000

Deputies who searched the home of a Surry County man suspected of stealing newspaper racks discovered eight Mount Airy News and two Winston-Salem Journal racks in his bedroom, Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson said.

Boone Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Wilkes County News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:16:00 +0000

A Boone woman faces attempted murder charges for shooting an eleven year old boy. Police say Pattie Hatcher Campbell was arrested during the investgation in Cabarrus County. Sheriff's officials there say Campbell went to the home of a family she knew...

Deputies Investigating Burglary Spree

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Wilkes Sheriff Deputies are still working to determine the extent of an apparent series of burglaries from homes in the Moravian Falls area in the past few days. They've taken reports of at least four homes being broken into in one area since Saturday,...

Volunteers provide care for those in need in Costa Rica

Boone News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:19:12 +0000

BOONE—Developing an awareness of cultural differences is an important aspect of the nursing curriculum at Appalachian State University. Dr. Wanda Stutts, chair of the university’s Department of Nursing, recently enhanced her cross-cultural experiences while serving on a medical mission team in Costa Rica. Stutts and other health care providers spent four days in the outskirts of San [...]

Proposals sought to help reduce drunk driving and underage drinking

Boone News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:10:41 +0000

BOONE – The Watauga PARC (Preventing Alcohol Related Crashes) is seeking proposals from community groups for creative projects that will help reduce drunk driving and/or impact underage drinking. Mini-grants will be awarded for the projects in the amounts of $500 to $1,500. Projects should be completed by June 30 and be designed to make a lasting [...]

Sustainability film series features “Fresh”

Boone News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:07:21 +0000

BOONE—A sustainability film series continues March 23 at Appalachian State University with the screening of “Fresh,” about farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing the nation’s food system. This film is cosponsored by Appalachian’s Sustainable Development Program and Belk Library and Information Commons. The film will be shown in I.G. Greer Auditorium beginning [...]

Photographer John Scarlata talks about his work March 16

Boone News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:02:11 +0000

BOONE—John Scarlata will talk about his 35-year photography career during a lecture March 16 at Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Scarlata is a professor and coordinator of the technical photography program in Appalachian’s Department of Technology. The talk, “Living in the Light,” is illustrated with panoramic images from a gallery installation at [...]

Dr. Gary Walker receives the 2010 CSGS Outstanding Mentor Award

Boone News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:53:45 +0000

BOONE – Dr. Gary Walker, professor of biology at Appalachian State University, has been awarded the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ 2010 Award for Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Graduate Students. The award is presented each year to a deserving graduate school mentor. The award includes a cash prize of $1,000, which will be presented during [...]

Foxx on Unemployment and Paying the Cost

Wilkes County News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000

"Do as I say, not as I do." A cliché, perhaps, in the halls of power, but one that Fifth District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx says is alive and well in Washington, DC. Her comment case in a discussion concerning the recent actions on unemployment: F...