July 22, 2005
Pool pals
Ten-year-old Colleen Whittington and 9-year-old Ayla Assad enjoy a humorous conservation as they dry off after getting out of the Blowing Rock Pool. Many area residents have been finding ways to keep cool during the recent temperatures that have reached into the high 70s and low 80s. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Breaking news:
Ingles places winning bid for Winn-Dixie store
The Beef People are heading out, but Ingles may be heading in. Ingles Markets Inc. placed the winning bid for Boone’s Winn-Dixie store at 2575 N.C. 105.
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Unknown man robs JC Penney
Boone police are looking for a man who reportedly walked in to a Boone Mall department store and helped himself to the contents of a cash register before fleeing.
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Stronger beer bill is still brewing
Supporters of a bill to allow higher alcohol content in beer could go before the state senate soon.
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Area schools meet almost all federal standards
Watauga County schools were nearly perfect under the 2005 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reports released this week.
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Committee approves conservation education
Boone residents may be receiving a bit of education with their water bills in the upcoming months.
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ASU parking fines may fund local school system
After a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling, the local school system could end up with a funding boost at the expense of those who park at Appalachian State University.
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Committee studies one-way Oak Street
While the fate of Bear Trail topped the agenda at Tuesday’s meeting of the Boone Transportation Committee, there was other one-way conversation to be discussed.
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Town Council decides future of Howard Street
The Boone Town Council reached a consensus regarding the future of Howard Street at Thursday’s regular meeting.
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New park still has green light
The Watauga County commissioners received good news on a proposed park project in conjunction with the town of Boone.
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July 20, 2005
Fox news (not the network)
A young fox catches some rays near the Blowing Rock Golf Course on Tuesday. Although mainly nocturnal, the fox and an apparent young sibling occasionally come out of their den to the delight of their neighbors. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Isaacs found not guilty; jury deliberates for three hours before delivering verdict
Family and friends of Richard Isaacs erupted into cheers of celebration Monday evening when a jury pronounced him not guilty of second-degree murder, a charge that could have sent him to prison for as many as 20 years.
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Commissioners discuss ways to keep Tweetsie
Watauga County commissioners may consider economic inducements to keep Tweetsie Railroad at home.
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Dealing with solid waste and junk cars (again)
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the solid waste and abandoned and junked motor vehicle ordinances during Tuesday’s meeting. The amendments extend both ordinances into the town of Boone’s and Blowing Rock’s extraterritorial jurisdictions.
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Getting the boot; Town Council addresses tire locks
A string of complaints regarding vehicle immobilization, better known as booting, in private parking lots in downtown Boone has sparked discussion within the Boone Town Council.
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July 19, 2005
Breaking News: Richard Isaacs found not guilty
of second-degree murder
Family and friends of Richard Smith Isaacs erupted into cheers of celebration Monday evening when a jury pronounced him not guilty of a second-degree murder charge that could have sent him to prison for as many as 20 years. Judge Laura J. Bridges took the unusual step of clearing the courtroom of all but the defendant, his attorney and prosecutors once the jury announced they’d reached a verdict. Their decision came in at 6:45 p.m., after a week of testimony and a little over three hours of deliberation.
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July 18, 2005
Summer strummin'
Bill Spencer plays a fretted dulcimer for the crowd gathered on the lawn of the historic Blair farm in Boone during an antique and art sale. Spencer, a retired Appalachian State University music educator, bought his dulcimer from Sugar Grove dulcimer maker Leonard Glenn in 1974. The sale will help fund restoration efforts on the landmark house. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Isaacs testifies in his murder trial: ‘I thought one of my young’uns was gonna die’
The jury in the Richard Smith Isaacs murder trial headed into the weekend with the tearful testimony of the 42-year-old defendant and his 14-year-old son fresh in their minds.
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Resolution backs more cable choice
The Watauga County commissioners are considering a resolution supporting more choice in cable television programming.
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High Country briefs: Wiring may have caused Friday fire
Chief Reggie Hassler of the Boone Fire Department said faulty wiring was the likely cause of a residential fire in the Heavenly Mountain area early Friday morning.
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Environmental summit will focus on water quality
MountainKeepers and the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service are teaming up to bring an environmental summit back to Boone.
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Town board will review sign rules
The town’s sign ordinance will be placed under scrutiny at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Boone Town Council.
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School board examines tobacco use policy
Watauga County Schools recently took a major step toward becoming tobacco free. In one of several unanimous votes during its July 11 meeting the Watauga County Board of Education approved a tobacco-free schools policy on first reading.
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