Avery County News

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

On Monday, October 12, Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson administered the oath of office to Dana Bruce Crawford, Boone's new chief of police.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The nip of cool mountain air reminds many that the annual Woolly Worm Festival is just around the corner.

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

The Avery County Chamber of Commerce is hoping that local area youth will collect woolly worms around October 15 and 16 to help bolster the race roster for the 32nd annual Woolly Worm Festival.

Artists Norma Suddreth and Patti Connor-Greene showcase works in paint, clay and paper at the Avery Arts Council's Cheese House Gallery in Banner Elk throughout the month of September.

On Friday, September 11, construction crews began clearing brush and started site preparation at the future home of the Avery County Humane Society Animal Shelter, located on New Vale Road behind Ingles in Newland.

Those who knew James William Rupard describe the former Laurinburg pastor as one of the nicest men you could ever meet.