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National Weather Highlight for 11 / 26 / 09: Snow to whiten the North Carolina mountains

Snow will dust mountain spots like Newland, Avery County, NC late Thanksgiving into Friday 11 / 26.

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Newland, NC, Weather, Marshall, NC, Sugar Mountain, NC

Wed Nov 25, 2009

High Country Press

Blue Ridge Electric Awards Bright Ideas Grants to Local Educators

As part of its commitment to local education, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation recently presented Bright Ideas grants to seven educator teams in Avery and Watauga counties.

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Related Topix: Watauga County, NC, Education Etc., Blowing Rock, NC

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

McDowell Sheriff: I'll try again in 2010

Sheriff Dudley Greene wants his job back. Greene, 46, announced his plans this week to seek another term of office in 2010.

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Related Topix: McDowell County, NC, 9, Prison

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Mountain Times

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Sheriffs from across North Carolina gathered last week at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock for the annual convention of the N.C. Sheriffs' Association .

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Blowing Rock, NC, Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Prison

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Mountain Times

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Rep. Foxx speaks at Power Lunch Published: 9:50 AM, 11/11/2009 U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx met with about 30 people Tuesday for a "Power Lunch" in Boone, painting a picture of federal spending that threatened the nation's way of life.

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Related Topix: Boone, NC, Watauga County, NC, Healthcare Law, Law, Social Security, Personal Finance

Wed Nov 04, 2009

High Country Press

Warm Winter Wear Wanted for Needy Neighbors

Every day until December 1, customers of Papa's Pizza To Go, located at 3045 Tynecastle Highway in Banner Elk and 456 Hardees Alley in Newland, can help neighbors and receive a free order of Killerstix worth about $5 - both at the same time.

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Related Topix: Banner Elk, NC, Sugar Mountain, NC, Family, Kids

Thu Oct 29, 2009

High Country Press

Get Out to the Polls November 3

Election Day for local municipal races takes place on Tuesday, November 3. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in both counties.

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Related Topix: Newland, NC, Watauga County, NC

Mon Oct 26, 2009

High Country Press

Is Increased Enrollment the Ticket at Lees McRae College?a "Interim President Scott Colley Thinks So

A man steeped in Shakespeare puts Lees McRae College in Banner Elk on secure path in short order.

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Related Topix: Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC

Sat Oct 24, 2009

High Country Press

Other Races in the High Country

Following are the candidates in competitive races for elected office in Elk Park.

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Related Topix: Elk Park, NC, Boone, NC, Watauga County, NC, Blowing Rock, NC, Banner Elk, NC

Thu Oct 22, 2009

High Country Press

Newland Town Council Election-Four Candidates Running for Three Open Seats

Four candidates filed for the three open seats on the Newland Town Council. The two candidates who obtain the most votes will serve four-year terms and the person with the third highest number of votes will serve a two-year term.

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Related Topix: Newland, NC

Wed Oct 21, 2009

High Country Press

Early Voting Underway in Watauga and Avery Counties

Early voting in both Watauga and Avery counties began on October 15 and ends on Saturday, October 31.

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Related Topix: Watauga County, NC, Banner Elk, NC, Grandfather, NC, Sugar Mountain, NC, Elk Park, NC

Wed Oct 14, 2009

High Country Press

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.

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Related Topix: Boone, NC, Banner Elk, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Watauga County, NC

Thu Oct 08, 2009

High Country Press

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.

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Related Topix: Linville, NC, Newland, NC, Banner Elk, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Grandfather, NC

Wed Oct 07, 2009

High Country Press

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.

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Related Topix: Boone, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Sugar Mountain, NC, Prison, Banner Elk, NC

The Gaston Gazette

Mr. Nobody owner begins serving jail time after guilty plea in 2007 DWI wreck

A Gastonia businessman will spend two weekends a month in jail after pleading guilty to injuring his friend in a 2007 car wreck.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC, Newland, NC

Fri Oct 02, 2009

High Country Press

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.

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Related Topix: Boone, NC, Watauga County, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Banner Elk, NC, Blowing Rock, NC

Wed Sep 30, 2009

High Country Press

Caring for the Underrepresented

Dr. Bill Herring tends to a farmworker at the free Wednesday night clinic in Linville.

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Related Topix: Linville, NC, Boone, NC, Watauga County, NC

Mon Sep 28, 2009

News-Topic

Sloshing to the mountaintop

Nathan Key The 21st riding of the annual Bridge to Bridge Incredible Cycling Challenge presented a new opponent for cycling enthusiasts: Mother Nature.

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Related Topix: Hickory Metro, Lenoir, NC, Weather, Grandfather, NC, Caldwell County, NC

Sat Sep 26, 2009

High Country Press

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.

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Related Topix: Banner Elk, NC, Beech Mountain, NC, Lees-McRae College

Thu Sep 24, 2009

High Country Press

The Greater Avery Tour de Art Saturday

The Greater Avery Tour de Art is here to stay with two more events planned for 2009.

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Related Topix: Banner Elk, NC, Home Gardening, Home, Weaverville, NC

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