June 10 , 2005
Above-ground hog
Although it’s not known if this groundhog saw its shadow, it did see a lot of traffic passing by as it sat on a fencepost on Deerfield Road in Boone. Photo by Marie Freeman |
High Country briefs: Crime roundup
A Superior Court judge has ruled that a Sugar Grove man facing more than 50 felony sex charges is too much for the local jail to handle.
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Flood-damage filing deadline extended
The deadline to file for a variety of flood damage relief has been extended by the state.
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Commissioners group wants cigarette tax hike
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is asking counties to push for a cigarette tax hike to offset local Medicaid costs.
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Watauga records second lowest jobless rate
For the month of April, Watauga County had the second lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.3 percent, down 3.3 percent from March.
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Watauga sees first rabies case of 2005
Watauga County recorded its first rabies case of the season this week.
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June 8, 2005
Flower power
Blossoming rhododendrons color the landscape of the High Country in a way few other wildflowers can. These specimens were photographed in Boone at the foot of Rich Mountain. There are more than 850 different natural species of rhododendrons. Photo by Tommy Wilson |
News update: Missing girl contacts family
The Boone Department Investigations Division has determined that Bonnie Arielle Church, who went missing from her workplace on Tuesday, May 31, is safe. Church left the area of her own free will with an acquaintance and has now been in contact with family, friends and police.
County tax increase passes on party lines
A party-line tug-of-war preceeded the Watauga County commissioners' decision to increase property taxes in its 2005-06 fiscal year budget at its Monday meeting.
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Defendants in hazing lawsuit want case tried in Avery County
Defendants in a lawsuit against the Avery County school board and three assailants convicted in a 2003 basketball camp hazing have asked for a June 13 court hearing to debate the future of the case.
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Flood clean up means jobs for local workforce
Work has begun on flood clean-up projects that is providing jobs for local people and keeping the accountability close to home.
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County considers other items after passing budget
After passing a $37.4 million operational budget on Monday, Watauga County commissioners dealt with miscellaneous matters.
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Watauga Holds annual Relay For Life June 10, 11
High Country residents will kick off Watauga County Relay for Life’s second decade this weekend at the Valle Crucis Community Park.
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Hicks trial delayed for unknown reasons
The trial of Keith Clint Hicks has been put off until July 21 but the reason for the delay was not immediately known.
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June 6, 2005
Hats off to the Class of 2005
Caps soared through the air as Watauga County schools superintendent Bobbie Short officially recognized the graduates of the Watauga High School Class of 2005 Friday at the Holmes Convocation Center. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Boone woman missing after Internet date set
A 20-year-old Boone woman has been missing nearly a week and her parents and police are asking for help locating her.
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Commissioners pass new budget; tax hike approved
Watauga County commissioners approved the 2005-06 fiscal year budget on Monday that includes a four-and-a-half cent property tax increase.
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County will buy land for new WHS
Watauga County commissioners approved the purchase of an additional 7.5 acres contiguous to the Watauga High School campus in anticipation of a coming expansion and upgrade.
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Helping at-risk children defines agency’s mission
Watauga’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has a mission to reach youths in the criminal justice system as well as reaching at-risk children before they cross over into serious legal trouble.
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Work begins on new Wellness Center
It was a groundbreaking occasion on multiple levels. Medical Center officially broke ground on phase two of the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center Friday, embarking on a multi-million dollar project to add 23,483 additional square feet to the original facility.
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