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News update: Food stamp usage keeps rising
With unemployment rising and the economy still sluggish, the Watauga County Department of Social Services is handling record numbers of food-stamp applications.
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Stepping out
It’s showtime as dancers from Appalachian Rhythm, from left, Madison Spink, Leah Hampton, Tayler Kisiah and Kayla Trivette perform during the Playhouse Baby and Parenting Fair last Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Boone. Photo by Mark Mitchell |
Local jobless rate edged upward in February
Watauga County alone recorded single-digit unemployment in February, a report by the High Country Workforce Development Board revealed Wednesday.
School officials look to stimulus to bolster bleak budget
With North Carolina schools expected to get up to $2 billion in funding through the federal stimulus package over the next two years, local school officials hope the additional spending will offset state budget cuts.
Boone Police reports
March 26 — An assault on a female was reported at 7:35 a.m. on the 300 block of New Market Centre.
di Santi named to judicial board
A local attorney will be among those putting potential judicial positions on the desk of President Barack Obama.
Tim Robinson promoted to circulation manager
Tim Robinson has been promoted to circulation manager of Mountain Times Publications.
Local Celebrity Serve benefits Hospitality House
Local elected officials, law enforcement officers and Appalachian State University athletes will be taking orders on April 7.
New Mexico man charged in Boone assault
An altercation early Wednesday morning seriously injured a man in Boone.
April 1, 2009
Spartans slip by Pioneers
WINSTON-SALEM - It took an outstanding defensive play for Watauga to extend its game with Mount Tabor one extra inning.
Recreation department recommends closing down county skate park
The fate of the local skate park will once again be jumping into controversy as the commissioners will review the skate park's budget.
The Long Leaf clerk of court
Retiring clerk of court Glenn Hodges was presented the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine award at his retirement party held Saturday evening.
State grants Hospitality House $600,000 for project
Boone’s top homeless-services group received six-figure stimulus from the state.
Watauga County court reports
March 18 — A charge of violating a court order was dismissed against Robert Edward Agle Jr., 67, of 165 Robin Lane, 309, Boone.
Crimestoppers: Watauga High School broken into, two computers stolen
Watauga County Crimestoppers requests the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the following crime: Sometime during Monday evening, March 23, and Tuesday morning, March 24, someone broke into Watauga High School and took various items, including two HP Tablet PC computers. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other crime, is asked to call Crimestoppers at 828-268-6959, or the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900. All information will be kept confidential. Crimestoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs and the location of wanted persons.
March 30, 2009
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Tops
at toddlin'
Ezekiel Walker, 18 months old, puts it into high gear as he crosses the finish line to claim first place in the baby race during The Playhouse Baby and Parenting Fair Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Boone.
Photo by Mark Mitchell |
Boone Police reports
March 23 -An incident of harassment was reported at 12:04 a.m. on the 1700 block of N.C. 105.
A few tips for getting soil ready for spring
Though soil preparation is a year-round task, it's not too late to improve on Mother Nature's humble offering of dirt.
Project Lifesaver issues first bracelet in Watauga to help area family
The Jackson family of Boone became the first participants in Project Lifesaver Watauga County on March 18 at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office.
Grandfather is state's newest park
Grandfather Mountain is officially a state park now, with Friday's passage of a legislative bill, one of the last steps of a year-long process that secures the long-term future of the biological treasure.
Trial April 6 regarding DWI accident that claimed life of 22-year-old
Juan Manuel Juarez Reyes, 26, was in Superior Court Friday to face multiple charges in the November 2007 vehicle collision that claimed the life of Andrew "Drew" Newell, a 22-year-old Watauga High School graduate.
Crimestoppers: Couple poses as utility workers to gain entry to home
Watauga County Crimestoppers and Boone Police seek the public's assistance in solving the following crime: At 5:15 p.m. on Thursday March 27, a Boone resident was tricked, and a large larceny occurred. A Hispanic male and Hispanic female knocked on the door of the Deerfield Road residence and explained that they were doing utility work in the area. The female lured the resident outside to discuss utility lines, while the male entered the home and stole a large amount of money and jewelry. The suspects were traveling in a newer model white four-door Chevrolet pickup truck with a dump bed. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other crime, is asked to call Crimestoppers at 828-268-6959. All information will be kept confidential. Crimestoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs; and the location of wanted persons.
