Celebrity Serve: More Images
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‘Iron Gray Mess’
The Civil War remains an abiding interest among historians, and a group of “living historians” helps bring events to people around the country. The Blue Ridge Living History Society, a local group that performs Civil War reenactments, has joined with two other regional associations to form the “Iron Gray Mess,” and has been recreating battles, encampments and drills at national parks. To read more, click here.
Photo by Marie Freeman |
April 13 deadline for community grant applications
The Watauga County Community Foundation, organized in 1991, is pleased to be able to offer grants from its unrestricted endowment fund for 2007. Proposals are sought that will assist in initiating projects and programs designed to address a community need, affect a broad segment of our community and will attract additional funding from local groups, government or other foundations. The amount available for 2007 is approximately $2,500. Read more.
Sen. Joe Sam Queen’s judicial split bill is one of many
State Sen. Joe Sam Queen’s bill to divide the five-county 24th Prosecutorial District is just one of a number of similar bills either currently on the table or recently passed into law. Read more.
Tweetsie theme park will stay open four more years
Tweetsie Railroad got a nice present for its Golden Anniversary: a renewed lease that will keep the Wild West theme park at its current location for at least the next four years. Read more.
Sheriff’s reports
March 21 —Lisa Joyce Bishop, 39, of 211 SPI Rd., Deep Gap, was served with a warrant alleging a misdemeanor school attendance law violation and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was placed under a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear April 12 in District Court. Read more.
U.S. Rep. Foxx teaches civics, partisan politics to Green Valley class
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-5) returned to the classroom Wednesday, giving students at Green Valley Elementary School lessons in how government works. Read more.
Latino outreach: Safety in Spanish
A group of local Hispanic women have been planning a family health and safety clinic that offers up tips, fun and community unity. The event, El Dia de los Ninos, will be held Saturday, April 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Agricultural Conference Center in Boone. Read more.
N.C. Sen. Goss backs scholarship, college-savings proposal
A state bill supported by N.C. Sen. Steve Goss (D-45th) would boost funding for need-based university scholarships and expand tax-free college savings programs. Read more.
April 4, 2007 Edition
ASU plans include $36 million education complex
The signs of spring are already evident on the Appalachian State University campus — if dirt and orange road barrels are in bloom. Read more.
Joint venture angles for increase in trout counts
A native fish is getting a closer look through a broad conservation effort. The eastern brook trout is one of the most popular native game fishes in the mountains, and North Carolina has the highest number of acknowledged brook trout populations. Read more.
No-smoking plan ignites local debate
Local opinion is divided on a proposed bill that would prevent the smoking of cigarettes, pipes, and cigars in buildings used by the public. Read more.
Inn at Crestwood hosts fundraiser for Elk Motel
Call it a charitable cause for a charitable man. With a little help from his friends, Floyd “Dipper” Garrison may keep the Elk Motel open after all. Read more.
County drives road plan home
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners pushed for road improvements connected with a proposed new high school during Monday’s regular meeting, and also discussed a shortage of child care centers.
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April 2, 2007 Edition
ASU trustees discuss teacher shortage
The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees learned a lesson in teacher education at last Friday’s regular meeting. Charles Duke, dean of the Reich College of Education, presented a report that indicates the state requires 11,000 new teachers annually.“We are facing a very serious situation in North Carolina,” Duke said. “I think most people are aware of the fact there is a shortage.” Read more.
Smoking ban gets snuffed for a week
A legislative vote to ban indoor smoking in public places has been postponed for at least a week. The act to prohibit smoking in public places and places of employment was up for a vote on March 28 but was postponed until April 4. Last week, the issue passed a judiciary committee on a 9-4 vote. Read more.
DA denounces judicial division bill; proposal would split 24th District
A Haywood County state senator has proposed splitting the Northwestern North Carolina court district that includes Watauga and four other counties, but District Attorney Jerry Wilson says it will waste money and bring few benefits to anyone. Read more.
Bensons plan return to Boone
Three years ago, my husband and I moved from Washington, D.C. to Boone. While we were thrilled to leave the terrorism and road rage, I was a bit ambivalent about leaving a job I loved with NBC News. However, having kids changes your priorities and, strange though it may sound, our move was somehow validated to me by a couple I didn’t know personally who had done the same thing with their family three years before.
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Shooting Stars launch April 20
Some of Watuaga County’s finest performers are shining their tap shoes and warming up their vocal chords, all in preparation for Watauga Education Foundation’s Shooting Stars 2007, coming to Farthing Auditorium on April 20. Read more.
Boone will scrutinize funding
The town of Boone’s policy for outside agency funding has grown more a bit more selective. During last fiscal year’s budget sessions, the Boone Town Council advocated a need for uniformity in the process of funding outside agencies, as numerous nonprofit organizations appeared to request town funding.
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Local police look to solve mystery of the ‘Scuare’
Buzz Berry can safely say it would be a crime to miss this week’s episode of “Sqrambled Scuares.” The local game show will air an episode for the benefit of Watauga County Crimestoppers, featuring four special contestants — Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman, Boone Police Chief Bill Post, Blowing Rock Police Chief Eric Brown and Appalachian State University Police Chief Gunther Doerr.
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