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Update: Hickory man arrested on 26 charges in string of break-ins
The Boone Police Department has arrested the man they believe is responsible for a string of business break-ins over the span of four weeks.
New amusement tax?
Next year, summer camp will cost more than just a few tubes of sunscreen.
Lobbyists for the tourism industry in Raleigh have advised businesses that there is a recreation and entertainment tax increase being proposed to help raise at least $1 billion in revenues to help offset a state budget that is poised to shrink nearly $5 billion. According to Connie Wilson, a lobbyist with the N.C. Travel Industry Association, the "amusement tax" increase would raise an estimated $31.5 million with a new sales tax on "golf , charter boat, white water rafting, nonstate museum and attractions and summer camps—basically any entertainment or recreation activity that requires an admission or a fee to be charged." Tourism, recreation and outdoor adventure businesses are rallying to contact their legislators and oppose the tax.
Solar food dryers designed at Appalachian preserve food worldwide
A solar food dryer designed in the early 1990s during an Appalachian State University study abroad program in Honduras has become an economical and efficient food preserver used worldwide. Currently, the design is being used to build 60 solar food dryers in Afghanistan.
Library head says he was forced to resign
Watauga County librarian John Blake says he has been forced to resign this week.
Watauga sheriff’s reports
June 28 — Officers responded to an incident involving drug violations and the possession of non-taxed paid liquor near the intersection of Junaluska Road and Kenneth B. Brown Road in Boone.
Bill may ban wind turbines
The winds are blowing up a storm over the future of wind turbines in the mountains.
Cleone Hodges celebrates 100
She doesn’t walk the greens or shoot hoops much these days, but Cleone Hodges is rolling up on the century mark as a living legend.
Amid farmers market dispute, new markets take shape inWatauga
With the future of the Watauga County Farmers Market clouded because of parking concerns, other farmers markets are also blossoming.
North Wilkesboro man charged in vehicle break-ins
The investigation division of the Boone Police Department has charged a North Wilkesboro man in connection to eight vehicle break-ins in Boone since March.
Four arrested on cocaine charges
A joint investigation by the Boone Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit has resulted in the arrest of four people and the seizure of 10 ounces of cocaine.
Two transported to WMC after Tuesday collision
An accident sent two people to the Watauga Medical Center Tuesday afternoon.
Edwards named early Payton candidate
The Sports Network announced Tuesday that Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards is one of four preseason candidates for the Walter Payton Award, which is given to the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Edwards, a senior, won the award last year and was the first Appalachian State player to win the award. He is joined in the preseason watch by Samford running back Chris Evans, South Carolina State running back Will Ford and Northern Iowa quarterback Pat Grace.
July 8, 2009
Wind turbine ban debated
The winds are blowing up a storm over the future of wind turbines in the mountains.
Town filings continue; Pepin will not run
Candidacy filing opened Monday for municipal races in Watauga County and four new candidates filed Tuesday while one incumbent decided not to run.
Tennessee woman charged with embezzlement
A month-long investigation by the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office has ended in the arrest of a Tennessee resident.
Moms groups keep growing
Mothers, especially new mothers, can be challenged or elated by everyday occurrences as their child grows. There are two High Country groups designed to link mothers to allow the sharing of information, advice and stories.
DBDA looks for ways to survive cuts
Despite losing town funding, the Downtown Boone Development Association is looking for ways to stay alive.
Wildlife officer cleared in Wilkes County shooting
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission issued a statement Thursday, clearing a Wilkes County wildlife officer of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a turkey hunter on April 11.
Boone Police reports
June 29 — A simple physical assault was reported at 8:55 a.m. on the 100 block of North Street.
July 6, 2009
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The Fourth
Daniel Boone and Betsy Ross, portrayed by Ron and Joanne Brown (left), and Val Weber (above) as the Statue of Liberty greet onlookers as they march down King Street during the Boone July 4 parade. For more photos, visit our Web galleries. Photos by Mark Mitchell |
Municipal races leave starting gate
Filing for the four town elections opened Monday at the Watauga County courthouse. As of 9:30 a.m. six candidates had filed for the 12 open council seats and two mayor positions.
Lack of investors may keep away housing stimulus
Though federal stimulus money is being put into government-subsidized housing programs, little of the money is likely to come to the High Country.
State humanities council presents two local grants
Two local projects were among those recently receiving grants from the North Carolina Humanities Council.
12th annual MusicFest’n Sugar Grove to feature Doc Watson and others
The MusicFest ’n Sugar Grove is regularly hailed for its intimate setting. Set at the historic Old Cove Creek School, the small but stout festival offers audiences the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite musicians.
Boone Police chief to retire
Boone Police Chief Bill Post is stepping down at the end of July after 11 years leading the Boone police force.
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