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State agencies assist in locating a missing child
Multiple agencies worked together in the Junaluska area Thursday to find a missing child. The juvenile was reported missing at 10:50 a.m. to the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and members of Watauga County Emergency Management Office responded to Sunny Chestnut Forest Road, near the town of Boone. A code red was activated, requesting assistance from two state agencies. A N.C. Highway Patrol helicopter responded to assist in the search, as well as the N.C. Search and Rescue K-9 unit. Watauga County Rescue Squad also responded. The child was found in the area at 12:18 p.m. Watauga Medics examined the juvenile and no injuries were reported. Authorities have not released the age of the child or any further details of where the child was located. —Melanie Davis, staff writer
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County sets $60M price tag for WHS
The Watauga County commissioners and school board nearly wrapped up bids and price estimates for the new high school during a joint meeting Tuesday, with a final price tag of $60 million.
Seed Swap gets planted Saturday
Garden lovers are practically bursting open in anticipation of the spring planting season, and they can germinate their plans with free seeds this weekend.
County commissioners: In other business
April has been designated “The Month of the Young Child,” but more childcare is still needed, especially for toddlers.
ASU trustees move on Hickory plan
The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting, where trustees learned of changes going on at the university and voted to work to increase on-campus student housing.
Tuition issue raises new debate among Blowing Rock residents
The prospect of tuition for out-of-county students attending Watauga County schools has been the topic of much debate in the past few months.
Case closed for noose found on campus
The case is closed without criminal charges in reference to a noose found on the campus of Appalachian State University on Feb. 8.
March 19, 2008
Spring is blossoming
Spring is in the air in the High Country, as a daffodil blooms outside a home in Boone on Monday afternoon. Photo by Mark Mitchell |
Blowing Rock receives $300,000 to help tap into other water supplies
It appears that the town of Blowing Rock is getting drought relief from a variety of sources.
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Officials want to extend Boone Greenway to Todd
The Watauga County Tourism Development Authority is exploring a regional trail-mapping project that’s designed to capitalize on the tourism value of scenery and outdoor recreation.
 Stars will shine on April 25
One of the High Country’s most anticipated student-talent events is preparing to launch.
The Watauga Education Foundation has released its list of performers for Shooting Stars 2008, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
Watauga sheriff’s reports:
March 5 — Simple physical assault and communicating threats were reported at a residence on the 900 block of Jordan V. Cook Road in Boone. The victim reported having been slapped.
Tree City USA: Boone plants roots for Arbor Day event
Boone likes trees. The National Arbor Day Foundation likes cities that like trees.
Senate candidate brews up Boone stop
Jim Neal, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, made a coffee stop in Boone last Saturday.
Watauga District Court reports:
March 6 — Jesus Felipe Alonzo, 26, of 34 Rabbit Ranch Road, Newland, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired and no operator’s license.
March 17, 2008
Tree collapse at colony
A storm last Thursday evening put four work vehicles at Hebron Colony Ministries out of commission, blowing a tree on top of all four. Kent Garver, an agency staffer, said the ministry has so far been unable to move the large tree and is hoping for assistance from the community. The tree fell while the staff and residents were attending chapel and no one was hurt. Hebron Colony Ministries is a nonprofit organization serving men who are struggling with chemical dependency. Photo by Caroline Monday |
Radio stations fall into receivership
Aisling Broadcasting LLC, parent company of a group of six local radio stations, including WATA, is undergoing receivership proceedings.
Town, ASU work on master plans
What’s better than a master plan? Two master plans, according to local officials. As timing would have it, both the town of Boone and Appalachian State University are developing respective master plans for future growth.
Watauga sheriff’s reports:
Feb. 29 — Christopher Robert Bartok, 35, of 6881 U.S. 221 South, Blowing Rock, was served with an order for arrest on a charge of failure to appear at a scheduled court date in Greensboro.
Farmers cultivate new market in Boone
A new farmers’ market is blossoming in Boone.
 Watauga Opportunities finds niche in medical supplies
Watauga Opportunities Inc. is hoping to expand opportunity as it explores a niche manufacturing market. The organization has joined with other regional rehabilitation centers to create and supply custom medical products, an emerging field in which specialization will help the manufacturer adapt to the changing economy.
Watauga District Court reports:
Feb. 29 — A charge of possession of marijuana up to one half ounce was dismissed against Justin Christopher Quinn, 19, of 52 Bluff Cove Road, Weaverville, due to compliance with conditions previously set by the court.
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