April 21, 2006

Input sought on steep slope regulations

It’s a tall order, but the town of Boone is asking its citizenry for input on steep slope development. The town’s steep slope and multi-family development task force is hosting a public input session on steep slope development next week.

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County fires off letter opposing gas tax increase

The Watauga County commissioners took a critical stance toward a couple of state initiatives during Tuesday night’s regular meeting.

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Wildfire threat continues; 25 acres burn

Two recent forest fires threatened a number of homes and sent local departments into mutual aid action.

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VFDs don't want monies cut

Local firefighters warmed to the task of defending their fire tax rates during Tuesday night’s Watauga County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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April 19, 2006

A holiday memory: Miranda Owen joined hundreds of other Watauga County youngsters Sunday enjoying the Easter holiday. While many children attended sunrise and worship services, they also found time to enjoy a warm spring day that rivaled that of summer. Easter egg hunts were held and Easter baskets compared, as kids enjoyed what the day, and the Easter Bunny, brought.  Photo submitted

AppalCART to Bio-CART?

With the price of fuel continuing to skyrocket, talk of alternative fuels has also been on the rise.

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Ranking puts Watauga reps near bottom

The 2005 effectiveness rankings for state legislators, determined through surveys of peers and lobbyists, puts Watauga’s representatives low on the list.

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Digging in for the community

The scene might resemble a milieu from yesteryear, but Matt Cooper hopes it will usher in a modern awareness of sustainability.

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Sheriff’s reports

The following are reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office:

March 31 — Danielle Marie Shelton, 27, of 134 Stag Drive, Boone, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule IV controlled substances and possessing and displaying a fictitious driver’s license. No bond was recorded and she was scheduled to appear in District Court April 20.

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New technology greeting voters

Watauga voters are already enjoying the latest technology, as new machines are in use for early voting for the May 2 primary.

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April 17, 2006

Resort protest Josh Hayes and Jamie McGuinn discuss the planned development of 6,000 acres during a protest in Boone Friday. For more on the story, please link with the article below. Photo by Scott Nicholson

 

Proposed 6,000 acre resort still drawing protests

A small group of environmentalists sought public support Friday even as the  development they oppose bulldozes forward.

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Washing away fears of motel owners

Boone Town Council member Bunk Spann checked in with the Boone and Blowing Rock Area Lodging Association to field a flood of questions regarding a potential water rate hike.

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Some lens soaking solutions may create problems

Local optometrists are joining federal health officials in warning contact lens wearers of a possible problem with some lens soaking solutions.

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Many get an inside look at the state of WHS

Hundreds of Watauga County citizens got an inside look at the state of Watauga High School last week.

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