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Click for Forecast Weight Watchers wants to watch hunger decrease in Watauga The Hunger & Health Coalition and Weight Watchers in Boone are teaming up feed the hungry in Watauga County Fundraiser gives a leg up for therapeutic riding Grassy Creek United Methodist Church is in the process of organizing the 15th annual Giving a Leg Up to Therapeutic ...
Beech Mountain Town Council Electiona "Eight Candidates Vie for Three Open Seats
Eight candidates are in the running for three open seats on the Beech Mountain Town Council.
A New Chief for Boonea "Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson Administers Oath to Dana Bruce Crawford
On Monday, October 12, Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson administered the oath of office to Dana Bruce Crawford, Boone's new chief of police.
On Monday, October 12, Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson will administer the oath of office to Dana Bruce Crawford, the new chief of the Boone Police Department.
Avery County Native Chosen as Boone's New Police Chief
Dana Bruce Crawford, a native of Avery County and 20-year law enforcement veteran, will take over the position of chief of the Boone Police Department on Monday, October 12.
Avery County Chamber Awards Highlight Volunteerisma "Woman of the Year Encourages Everyone To Help
Cindy Peters recently was voted the Avery County Woman of the Year for her leadership in countless business development and community volunteer projects in the county.
Lees-McRae Homecoming Friday to Sunday
Tying in with the Autumn at Oz celebration on Beech Mountain this weekend and the 70th anniversary of the MGM film The Wizard of Oz , the 2009 Homecoming theme at Lees-McRae College is "There's No Place Like Lees-McRae." Homecoming weekend events are scheduled throughout the campus this Friday to Sunday, October 2 to 4. A Homecoming pep rally and ...
Spokesdog Contest Winner Announced
The Watauga Humane Society is pleased to announce that the winner of their recent online Spokesdog Contest is L'il Joe, the beloved pet of Mona Hawasly and Lynn Smith of Beech Mountain.
Regional Briefs: Boone names former assistant chief in Beech Mountain as new police chief
Dana Bruce Crawford has been named the new Boone police chief, town officials announced yesterday.
Main and Underwood Retire From Boone Police Department
Boone Police Captain Curtis Main and Boone Master Police Officer Carl Underwood enjoy a cookout in honor of their dual retirement on Wednesday, September 30.
Welcoming Back The Woolly Worm: The Festivities Begin
The nip of cool mountain air reminds many that the annual Woolly Worm Festival is just around the corner.
Tickets available for 'God's Favorite'
Published: Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. The Hendersonville Little Theatre box office is selling tickets for its production of Neil Simon's "God's Favorite." The play will be staged Sept.
Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day September 19
On Saturday, September 19, Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Historic Cove Creek High School in Sugar Grove, just eight miles west of Boone.
Kites Fly High on Top of Beech Mountain
The winds on top of Beech Mountain, North Carolina cooperated today for the seventh annual Mile High Kite Festival.
More Labor Day fun - so no excuse to stay indoors
Labor Day may be the last blast of summer. But it's shaping up as a great weekend for fun.
Boone Occupancy Tax Doubles to 6 Percent
The Boone Town Council unanimously approved an increase in the occupancy tax rate from 3 percent to 6 percent at its monthly meeting August 20.
Mountain Home Music Presents Labor Day Celebration September 6
From left, Steve Lewis, Scott Freeman, David Johnson and Mountain Home Music host Joe Shannon combine to form the Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys, performing at the annual Labor Day Celebration at First Baptist Church in Boone on Sunday, September 6, at 8:00 p.m. Photo by Lonnie Webster Mountain Home Music is gearing up for its annual Labor Day ...
Women of Songa "Concerts on the Lawn Features Female Songwriters Friday
Crys Matthews, Ruth Smith and Monica Woodard are three of the female songwriters featured during this Friday's Concert on the Lawn at the Jones House, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Watauga County's talented songwriting women are the special feature of this Friday's Concerts on the Lawn performance at the Jones House in downtown Boone.
Banner Elk Chamber Summer Concerts in the Park Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Tate Evans Park 828-898-8395 7/30 Clearwater Connection Roots music duo Clearwater Connection is comprised of Bill Hansen and Doris Sotirellis.
Battle for 'the Hill' takes off Friday
The historic Chimney Rock Hill Climb Race returns for a third year to Banner Elk under its new name, The Rock 'N' Road Hill Climb Race, and will feature a new format.