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Archived: July 7, 2006
Boone on the 4th of July
The Rev. Gordon Noble of the Advent Christian Church on King Street served as grand marshal of Boone’s Fourth of July parade on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his wife Jane. For more parade , check out our online photo gallery at www.wataugademocrat.com, as well as more photo albums on our blog at www.hcmedia.typepad.com
Photo by Marie Freeman
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Chambers oppose some Host bylaw changes
A change to the High Country Host’s bylaws could have an adverse impact on area chambers of commerce, according to some local officials.
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Sheriff’s report:
June 3 — Report of an attempted suicide came in at 10:42 p.m. A medic reportedly found several syringes and other drug paraphernalia at a Zionville residence on U.S. 421.
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Officials respond to secondhand smoke report
In the wake of a federal report on the effects of secondhand smoke, the Appalachian District Health Department is expanding its educational campaign to reduce tobacco use. The U.S. Surgeon General’s office recently released a comprehensive scientific study that concluded that all exposure to secondhand cigarette and cigar smoke carries a risk.
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What's under those kilts parachute pants?
Confessions of an Irishman: I’m pretty excited about the opening of the Highland Games this week at Grandfather Mountain.
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July 3-5, 2006
Red, white and true blue
A patriotic Andrew Lang joins seven of his cousins on a ride through the village of Blowing Rock for its annual Fourth of July parade on Saturday. Lang is the grandson of Blowing Rock resident Suzanna Wells.
Photo by Marie Freeman
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Tweetsie’s past and future discussed
Like a haze of steam-spawned smoke over a chugging locomotive, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over Tweetsie Railroad. But despite not knowing where it might be in a few years, the popular Watauga County Wild-West theme park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and a festive atmosphere broke through the doubt during Friday’s Wake Up, Watauga breakfast at Bandana’s Barbecue and Grill.
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Boone Tire owner dies in accident
Lifelong Boone resident and co-owner of Boone Tire Center Brent Hodges died Friday afternoon when a tire exploded at the Blowing Rock Road business he had operated with his wife for 25 years.
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Cultivating zero waste
It’s a grass roots effort in, perhaps, the most literal sense. For Jasmine ShoShanna, Gardens for Humanity and Zero Waste aren’t merely efforts, but rather responsibilities.
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Police reports:
June 20 — A utility trailer was reported stolen at 1:30 p.m. from 950 State Farm Rd. The trailer was described as five feet by eight feet with a wire mesh floor.
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Judging courtroom safety
A Watauga County court official says courthouse safety will be among the chief concerns of a state commission slated to visit Boone this month.
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Watauga records state’s third-lowest jobless rate
Watauga County had the third lowest unemployment rate in the state for the month of May.
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County may soon run tag office
Watauga County could have a full-service tag office about a year after the previous office was shut down by the state.
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Boone passes Comprehensive Plan after 3 years
It was an update three years in the making. The Boone Town Council unanimously approved the 2006 Comprehensive Plan Update in June.
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Sheriff’s report: Two arrested on meth charges
Sheriff's investigators arrested two Zionville residents last week on methamphetamine-related charges.
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Skatepark jumps into grand opening July 8
The action has already started and the ramps have been broken in. Skateboarders from across the High Country have already started filling the hours of the days with visits to the new Appalachian Skatepark. Yes, the skatepark opened for business 10 days ago, but there is one more landmark event that remains to officially usher in the skatepark era … a grand opening.
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