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January 5, 2007
Fatality on U.S. 221
A 67-year-old Linville woman died Thursday morning when her Jeep Cherokee hit a patch of black ice and overturned.
Trooper J.D. Boone of the N.C. Highway Patrol said it appeared that the victim, Kathleen Lowman, lost control on the ice, crossed the center line and struck an embankment on the left shoulder of U.S. 221. Photo by Marie Freeman
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Moon over Matney
The setting moon quickly falls beyond the peaks of the Matney community as the sun rises on Wednesday morning. The full moon in January was often referred to by Native Americans as the” Full Wolf Moon.” It was also sometimes called the “Old Moon,” or the “Moon After Yule.” Photo by Marie Freeman |
Residents hope to save houses from DOT plan
A state road project has raised concerns among residents in western Watauga County as engineers study four alternatives that could change the heart of the Amantha community.
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Commissioners OK final WHS land buy
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners secured the last two pieces of the new high school property Tuesday as design work continues on the 91-acre site.
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Former tag office employee pleads guilty
A woman charged with embezzling nearly $7,000 from the Watauga County License and Tag office in 2005 pleaded guilty to two felony charges Tuesday.
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County commission weighs in on Globe
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners became the latest local government body to weigh in on the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to cut timber in the Pisgah National Forest near Blowing Rock.
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Winter driving 101
The only thing predictable about Watauga County’s winter weather is that sooner or later the winter weather will turn nasty.
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There must be 50 ways to leave your blubber
Q: I am eager to lose the extra flab I have built up over the years. My modus operandi is via “do lists.” Can you provide a list that I can use to become lean?
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Fitness goes to work
The management of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff tells its employees to take a hike — or at least get walking — on a daily basis. And, they’re even willing to pay them to do it.
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January 3, 2007
Baby New Year 2007
Ethan Grayson Lee was the first baby to be born at the birthing center of Watauga Medical Center in 2007. Born on Jan. 1, 2007 at 2:18 p.m., Ethan weighed just over 8 pounds. His proud parents are Susan Hawley and Justin Lee of Deep Gap. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Council pops balloon proposal
The topic of balloons floated into discussion at December’s regular meeting of the Boone Town Council. When the council’s suggested amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the commercial use of balloons were presented to the Boone Area Planning Commission, the commissioners promptly deflated the issue, recommending denial of the amendments.
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Sheriff’s reports:
Dec. 20 — A 42-year-old Vilas woman complained of harassing phone calls.
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Federal grant sparks new equipment for BFD
The Boone Fire Department is gearing up for a safer 2007 with the announcement of a federal grant that will provide new protective equipment. The department will receive $80,000 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security grants, which were announced in December.
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Art project gets rave reviews
The Boone Town Council unanimously supported a resolution from the Downtown Boone Development Association to establish an ongoing public art project.
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Soccer goal is in sight
The High Country Soccer Association is nearly halfway toward its fund-raising goal to develop two soccer fields that will be shared with the Watauga Parks and Recreation Department.
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