December 2 , 2005
Hanging in there
Vicente Alvares hangs a wreath on the side of a building in New Market Center. Alvares and his co-worker, Fernando Rangel, work for Clyde Burleson who is in charge of decorating the shopping center for the Christmas holidays. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Murder suspects may face death penalty
A grand jury has given the Watauga County District Attorney’s office the go-ahead to seek the death penalty against three men charged in the slaying of Appalachian State University student Stephen Harrington.
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Howard Street plan draws mixed reactions
When the Boone Town Council approved a design concept for the Howard Street revitalization project, Howard Street business and property owners realized there may be some bumps in the road ahead.
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High Country Briefs: Man struck in Lowes parking lot
Emergency workers treat a worker who was hit by a car in the parking lot of Lowes Foods in New Market Center on Wednesday morning.
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New state law cracks down on identity theft
New laws taking affect this week should help prevent identity theft.
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Watauga teachers earn top credentials
Thirteen more teachers in the Watauga County Schools have earned National Board Certification, the highest and most demanding credential available in the teaching profession.
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New program protects public
A new health surveillance system offers the public better protection from major health threats, but also helps officials track more common forms of diseases.
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November 30, 2005
Fall rains flood area
Dave and Stanley (last names not given) with the North Carolina Department of Transportation attempt to clear debris from a culvert, which caused water to flood Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis, as well as River Run Horse farm. At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dutch Creek was almost over its banks, and water freely flowed over an old dam near Hound Ears in the Foscoe community. Photo by Marie Freeman
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Watauga voter rolls decline
Watauga County’s voter rolls have declined by about eight percent since the presidential election of 2004.
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Saturday filled with Boone events
The forecast for Boone on Saturday? Busy, busy, busy.
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Watauga County Sheriff's Reports
Nov. 16 —A .44 magnum revolver was reported stolen from a Stony Fork Road residence.
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Several Democrats consider Fifth District
With Rep. Virginia Foxx planning to run for reelection for the Fifth District Congressional seat, several potential Democratic challengers have been traveling the district to test the waters.
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November 28, 2005
Mountaineers keep moving up
Russell Wilson (59), Brandon Turner (14), Kerry Brown (76) and Matt Dodge (99) join the rest of the Appalachian State University football team in cheering for the 6,327 fans who filled Kidd Brewer stadium to watch Appalachian as it overcame Lafayette 34-23 in the first round of the I-AA playoffs Saturday. Appalachian State University’s NCAA I-AA quarterfinal matchup with Gateway Football Conference co-champion Southern Illinois at Kidd Brewer Stadium has been set for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised nationally on ESPNU and ESPN Game Plan. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Competency hearing set for Keith Hicks
Keith Clint Hicks, facing as many as 800 years for statutory rape and other sex charges, will be in court this week in a hearing that will most likely to decide his competency to face the charges.
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Singing News changes hands; keeps same tune
Boone-based The Singing News, the country’s largest Christian music publication, has been acquired by a California broadcasting company.
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High Country: Noise complaint turns to drug case
Boone Police, answering a noise complaint last Sunday, found drugs at the apartment of two Pensacola, Fla., men.
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High Country Media to honor ski industry
When skiing, it’s pretty much a downhill ride. The High Country’s ski industry, however, has helped the local economy climb to the top, offering seasonal employment and abundant tourism dollars that benefit innumerable area businesses.
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Watauga County school board honors several
The Watauga County Board of Education honored and recognized some of the county’s outstanding students and administrators at its November meeting.
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Shopping blizzard hits High Country
Christmas shopping sales are expected to climb 6 percent this season over last, despite lingering concerns over fuel prices and the sluggish economy.
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