 Robbery suspects surrender
Two people police say robbed the Foscoe branch of High Country Bank have turned themselves in, a press releases states.
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Games update: Taming the Grizzly
A Charlotte cyclist beat last year's record by 6 seconds in the Grizzly Metric Century Bike Ride on Friday at the foot of Grandfather Mountain during the 53rd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Mark Willis finished the 65-mile trek in 3:04.18, beating the 2007 record set by Andy micheltree of 3:10. Just behind Willis’ rear wheel finished two Boone residents — Noah Niwinski at 3:04.43 and Ross Bowden at 3:04.49. Beth Frye won the women's division, beating fellow Boone resident Heidi Campbell at 3:22. — By Jason Reagan
What’s in the state budget?
The N.C. General Assembly has approved a $21.4 billion budget that earmarks $4.2 million in planning money for a new nursing education center at Appalachian State University.
No major injuries in crash into building
A Raleigh man was injured Thursday when his vehicle crashed through a vacant storefront in the Highland Commons shopping center on N.C. 105. The accident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. when Warren Stone, 87, was attempting to park his vehicle in the space directly in front of the business. According to police reports, Stone's foot slipped from the brake pedal to the accelerator, causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The vehicle went over a curb, crossed the sidewalk and proceeded through the front window into the store. The car came to rest against the back wall, causing an estimated $5,000 to $6,000 in damage. Stone suffered facial lacerations and was transported to Watauga Medical Center for treatment by Watauga Medics. Stone's passenger, Annabelle Stone, was uninjured. Both were wearing seat belts, though the air bags did not deploy. The Boone Fire Department and Boone Police Department also responded to the scene. Stone was not cited in the accident —Melanie Davis, staff writer
Photo by Melanie Davis
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Medical-clinic construction will proceed following BOA reversal
Following the reversal of a town of Boone Board of Adjustment vote in Superior Court, town officials have not yet commented about the decision which will apparently open the way for a medical clinic’s construction.
Watauga sheriff’s reports:
June 15 —Larceny was reported on acreage off Lee South Road in Boone. An unknown quantity of ginseng plants were reported stolen.
Libertarian joins House race
A dark horse has entered the starting gate in the District 93 N.C. House of Representatives race.
DOT: Daniel Boone Parkway remains in park
If Daniel Boone needed to use his namesake road around town to track buffalo and elk, he’d likely starve to death before the pavement was cold.
Humane Society sale kicks off July 25
The Watauga Humane Society is preparing to host its 27th annual tag sale on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at the National Guard Armory.
Shelter Rock will give away food
Shelter Rock’s Day of Blessing for Watauga County is coming up on Saturday, July 12.The Christian nonprofit organization will provide food, toiletries and other items, including gift items, to local families, with distribution available to anyone. Shelter Rock president Steven Reese said there were enough donated goods to serve more than 100 people.
July 9, 2008
Templeton plans to continue medical clinic project
Following the reversal of a town of Boone Board of Adjustment vote in Superior Court, town officials have not yet commented about the decision which will apparently open the way for a medical clinic’s construction. Your Comments on this article
Investigation into officer-involved shooting nearly complete
The State Bureau of Investigations is nearly complete with its investigation into the officer-involved shooting which resulted in the death of Foscoe man.
High Country Conservancy: New tract for old growth
The High Country Conservancy has donated property that both expands the Cone Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway and protects old-growth habitat. Your Comments on This Article
New schools chief talks about goals
Marty Hemric has fulfilled a calling. Through working in North Carolina schools for more than 20 years, the recently appointed superintendent of Watauga County Schools has satisfied what he refers to as a moral obligation to help the lives of others, especially the children of his home state.Your Comments on This Article
Aboard the Enterprise (Center)
The Appalachian Enterprise Center is poised to launch the next generation of jobs in the region, but it’s going to take the inspiration of potential business owners to build the vision.
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 Foscoe VFD branches out into Valle Crucis
The Foscoe Volunteer Fire Department has expanded into the Valle Crucis area. The department opened a second station on Dewitt Barnett Road, a short distance from Broadstone Road. Your Comments on This Article
Parkway traffic, accidents on the rise, officials say
Summertime vacation travel is on the rise on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and so are motor-vehicle accidents. Your Comments on This Article
July 7, 2008
Jones jubilee
Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson, left, along with Watauga Arts Council executive director Cherry Johnson and a collection of volunteers and
musicians wave to the crowd as the float celebrating the 100th birthday of the Jones House rolls down King Street during the Boone Fourth
of July parade on Friday. The festivities included music by the Watauga Community Band, free food and an all-day celebration at the Jones House.
Photo by Mark Mitchell
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Not raising county taxes is a state trend
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners joined the statewide trend of dodging local tax increases for the 2008-09 fiscal year, as most counties held the line on property taxes.
Nature and safety at its peak
Keeping visits to Grandfather Mountain safe while retaining the access to the reality of nature is a balancing act for the attraction’s staff.
Farm tours are almost ripe for summer picking
The annual High Country Farm Tour is one of the highlights of the agricultural growing season, and this year the stops cover a variety of specialty, organic and commercial operations.
BOA decision overturned in superior court
Boone developer Phil Templeton had his day in court last Thursday, after the Watauga County Superior Court overturned a contended Boone Board of Adjustment decision. Templeton had filed a petition in superior court in May 2007 concerning the board’s decision.
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