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Hawksnest to Freeze Ski Operations
Hawksnest Ski & Snow Tubing had already dropped the "Golf" from its original name of Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, and now it's losing the "ski" as well.

County schools start back on Aug. 7
After a hot summer, the gears of local schools are starting to move again. The first day of the 2008-09 school year is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7.

Hunger Coalition feeds the needs for bargains
The Health and Hunger Coalition building at 141 Health Center Driver is overflowing with tables, chairs, lamps, glasses, rugs and more in preparation for their gigantic rummage and auction sale. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 8 a.m., the sale is guaranteed to be better than your average rummage sale with items donated by community members and volunteers from the Hunger Coalition.

Boone Police reports:
July 21 —Burglary with forced entry was reported at 9:01 a.m. on the 100 block of Boone Heights Drive. A cash register with money inside and a cash refund check were reported stolen.

ASU students urge higher turnout for Aug. 19 vote
Although most Appalachian State University students will not be in Boone for the Aug. 19 mixed-beverage Referendum, the Student Government Association is doing everything in its power and limited budget to get students to vote in person or through absentee ballots.

Energy Center helps draft wind-energy policy for state
Appalachian State University’s Energy Center helped craft a model wind-energy ordinance for use across the state.

Recovery Education Center opens on State Farm Road
New River Behavioral Health Care has expanded its services to the citizens of Watauga County with the opening of a Recovery Education Center on State Farm Road.

Boone PD requests public's help on suspect who placed bomb at Wal-Mart
On July 30, the Boone Police Department issued a request for public assistance in identifying the person responsible for the explosive device found at Wal-Mart two weeks ago.

Johnson County head football coach arrested for DUI
The head football coach for Johnson County high school was arrested Thursday, July 24, on charges of driving under the influence and a violation of implied consent.

July 30, 2008

News update: Two Charlotte men arrested on cocaine charges
A joint investigation between the Boone Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigation led to the seizure of nearly three quarters of a pound of cocaine and the arrests of two Charlotte men.

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WMC’s Boone cancer unit showcases new technology
The Watauga Medical Center showcased a new linear accelerator for the Seby B. Jones Cancer Center in an open house Saturday.

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Watauga sheriff’s reports
Breaking and entering and larceny were reported on the 100 block of One Lone Lane in Boone. The residence was forcibly entering and a laptop computer and an acoustic guitar were reported stolen.

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Watauga court reports
July 16 —Jared William Pardue, 28, of 376 Marbel School Road, Zionville, pleaded guilty to reckless driving to endanger. A charge of improper passing on the right was dismissed.

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Community garden continues to bloom
If members grew from seeds, the Leola Street Community Garden could boast a year to beat all others.

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WHS grad takes top poster prize
A local student has won a national graphic design contest. Nick Callahan, a 2008 graduate of Watauta High School, took a top prize in the 2008 Adobe School Innovation Awards.

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July 28, 2008

Sale tax holiday comes early
North Carolina’s back-to-school, tax-free weekend comes early this year, basically giving a seven-percent discount for those bracing for the Aug. 7 opening date for Watauga County schools.  Comment

Ex-presidential candidate stops in Boone
Former Republican presidential candidate and Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Paul spoke Friday at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center to a crowd of dedicated fans and supporters about what he called his continued campaign for liberty.   Comment

Wildlife Federation hatches Boone branch
The non-profit North Carolina Wildlife Federation is organizing a new Boone-area wildlife chapter to take action for wildlife and its habitat. Comment

Watauga County court reports
July 14 — Donald Thomas Ball, 47, of 1024 Monmouth Ave., Durham, was found guilty of speeding and driving while impaired. He was sentenced with 30 days in jail, suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service to be completed within 60 days and assessed a $100 fine and court costs.  Comment

Watauga sheriff’s reports
July 14 — Curtis Edwin Leyshon, 51, of 915 N. Pine Run Road, Boone, was arrested on view on charges of disorderly conduct in a public building, littering and resisting a public officer.  Comment

Boone director’s work makes DVD list
Boone filmmaker Gary Wheeler's “The List” is available on DVD and the writer-director is turning his attention to new projects.  Comment

ARDI annual summitt focuses on creativity in local business
The eighth annual Appalachian Regional Development Institute Leadership Summit will challenge people’s creative sides.  Comment

Town council tapes into bond process for water intake
The Boone Town Council has opened the flood gates on financing for a new raw water intake, seeking approval for a $25 million bond referendum from the Local Government Commission (LGC).  Comment

WEEKEND UPDATE

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ASU announces Performing Arts Series schedule

ASU's Corey Lynch signs with Bengals