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September 29, 2006
Sweater weather
What the stylish High Country dogs are wearing this autumn — Smoochy, a 5-year-old Norfolk terrier, wears a red sweater while she enjoys a brisk walk on the walkway of Valle Crucis Park. The high-styling pooch was accompanied by his owner, Howard Brafman. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Task forces seek alternatives for former landfill
A task force focused on plans for an “Energy Park” at the former Watauga County landfill hopes to have some solid proposals in the next few months. The task force has been meeting for almost a year, exploring grants and ideas to turn a site of between six and eight acres into a working showcase for alternate energy.
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Family Solutions helps in drug recovery
Now in its third year, a pilot program is helping families deal with drug recovery by using a broad interagency approach.
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Steep-slope revisions still raise tempers
The town of Boone’s revised recommendations for regulation of steep slope development and view-shed protection were met with public disapproval during the most recent round of public hearings.
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Tempers rise: Planners nix steep-slope plan
By not recommending approval of the proposed steep slope development and view-shed protection regulations, the Boone Area Planning Commission essentially recommended denial of the proposals to the Boone Town Council. After a joint public hearing with the council on Monday, Sept. 25, the commission decided to act on the matter.
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Monday joins writing staff
The High Country Media newsroom welcomed its newest member last Friday. Newly hired staff writer Caroline Monday will cover education and non-profit topics, succeeding writer Mike Shands.
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September 27, 2006
Keeping Boone’s cool
The town of Boone is a Cool City. At last week’s Boone Town Council regular meeting, Mayor Loretta Clawson joined approximately 300 mayors in signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement, which originated in Seattle, Wash., is promoted by the Sierra Club’s Cool Cities program. On board are 296 cities, representing 44 states, that have pledged to reduce global warming and carbon dioxide pollution citywide to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012.
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Grant drives parkway meeting
The Blue Ridge Parkway will receive more attention and focus under a national scenic byways grant. According to Angie Chandler, president of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association, the grant will help market the 469-mile roadway in western North Carolina and Virginia. The association is a non-profit trade organization that was developed through a regional marketing alliance and evolved as a member organization working with businesses and tourism groups.
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WHS trains 21st century automotive experts
 The Watauga High School automotive technology program received another “A plus” in what is already considered a top-notch program by obtaining the national Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) certification. According to David Allgood, AYES director of North Carolina, the AYES program goal is to create a pipeline of future technicians in an industry with a current deficit of 150,000 workers.
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Students made parade decision
The Watauga High School student council made a decision to have an extended pep rally this year instead of the traditional homecoming parade.
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Trustees OK river restoration
The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees approved an easement for a stream-bank restoration project for a portion of the South Fork of the New River.
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September 25, 2006
Royalty
Caleb Martin and Callie Woodring were crowned the 2006 Watauga High School homecoming king and queen during halftime at the WHS versus South Caldwell game
on Friday night. Photo by Marie Freeman |
ASU trustees lower parking fees
Are parking spaces priceless at Appalachian State University? Not quite. The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees set a price for parking spaces in the new College Street parking deck, while lowering the cost of faculty deck parking.
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Workshop focuses on raising ag awareness
Imagine children putting down their books and going outside to the garden, picking their lunch, and taking it to the cafeteria. About two dozen people from across the region gathered Tuesday to learn more about getting local produce into schools and connecting children with farms and gardens.
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World peace event shared in Boone
Three days of peace events brought together different sectors of the community for a vigil, fundraisers, children’s activities and education. Thursday, observed as International Day of Peace, featured a number of events on the lawn of the public library and at the Jones House in Boone. Read More...
Boone paves the way for Howard Street easement
Property owners donating right-of-way easements to the town of Boone for its Howard Street enhancement project will have their land returned if the project falls through.
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County approves Brookshire property expansion
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners have given the go-ahead to explore plans to develop two soccer fields and four industrial lots at the Brookshire Road property that was purchased by the county last year.
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Smoke detector found
Fire investigators have uncovered the remains of a smoke detector, but still aren’t certain what caused the Sept. 14 fire that killed three girls, Watauga County Fire Marshal Lisa Danner said Monday.
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New book recalls Confederacy images
New books bring the history of North Carolina to your favorite armchair. Michael Hardy, who recently released “A Short History of Watauga County,” is back again with “Remembering North Carolina’s Confederates,” a photographic collection released by Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series.
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