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Top News of the Week
Boone, Ashe Officials Met With Citizen Opposition at Water Intake Meeting—Process to Establish Intake Moves Forward Despite Concerns
As part of an effort to update the public about a proposed water intake facility in the Brownwood area of Watauga County, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners asked the Town of Boone to provide information in a public meeting on June 23 at Westwood Elementary School in West Jefferson. Approximately 125 concerned citizens attended the meeting—the first joint meeting between Boone and Ashe officials regarding the proposed project—which was extended from three hours to four in order to hear from all in attendance.
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Vehicle Breaking and Entering Claims Up 110 Percent in Town of Boone Over Last Year
Motor vehicle breaking and entering has increased 110 percent compared to this time last year, according to statistics provided by Boone Police Chief Bill Post. From January to May 2009, 82 motor vehicle breaking and entering claims were reported in the Town of Boone, compared to 39 motor vehicle breaking and entering claims filed between January and May 2008, Post said.
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Doc Returns To MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove—Festival Takes Place July 10 and 11 at Historic Cove Creek School
For decades, Doc Waston has been a rock; the foundation upon which much of the High Country’s roots music legacy has been built. So when Doc’s health prevented him from taking the stage at last year’s MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove, legions of local Doc fans were understandably concerned.
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More Top News
- Filing for 2009 Municipal Elections July 6 to 17
- Liz Aycock Resigns from Boone Council
- Feature Photo: Escape to Hebron Rock Colony
- Mast Store’s Faye Cooper Receives 2009 Woman of Vision Award—$50,000 Raised For Women and Children In Crisis
- Feds Award 31 Contracts for More Than $73 Million for N.C. Highway Projects—Includes $15.2 Million for King Street Widening Project
- 2009 Watauga Leadership Challenge Accepting Applications
- Donate Now for End of Summer Book Sale
- Spark of Racing Life Back in Wilkesboro
- Blood, Sweat and Gears Sells Out, 1,250 Riders Participate
- AmeriCorps Bike Drive a Success, To Benefit Mountain Alliance and WYN
- Tea Party Freedom Rally Thursday In Golden Corral Parking Lot
- Goshen Creek Bridge Repair Still Underway
- Hawksnest Zipline Opens to Public
- Horn in the West Opening Weekend Revenues Up
- 641rpm Record Store Hosts Grand Opening Saturday—Store to Feature Lots of Vinyl, Live Music
- Mountain Home Music Hosts Annual Bluegrass & Brass Show Saturday
- ‘30s- and ‘40s-Style Farce Suite Surrender at Hayes Center July 3 to 12
- Downtown Boone Art Crawl Friday
The View
Fourth of July Weekend Celebrations
Since the original 13 colonies declared their independence from British rule 233 years ago, the country has unquestionably undergone many transformations. However, the sentiment of banding together with fellow countrymen—whether to declare independence or celebrate it—has not been lost.
The High Country offers a large assortment of events commemorating the nation’s officially observed July 4 birth. Refer to our list of parades, special events and fireworks to plan your Independence Day weekend.
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More View Stories
- Pilobolus Dance Company Returns to App Summer July 7
- Broyhill Chamber Ensemble Presents ‘Falling Bodies’ July 6
- Dinner and a Show at Westglow Featuring Sophie B. Hawkins Sunday
- App Summer Presents Film The Underground Orchestra July 9
- Kilts, Clans and World-class Music: 54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 9 to 12
- Holocaust Symposium Begins July 18
- Feature Photo: Mountain Top Promotions Fine Arts and Crafts Award Show A Success
- There Ain’t No Cure… 2nd Annual Summer Blues Fest at Hayes Center Monday
- Art Crawl Presents Culture Shock Arts Explosion at Murphy’s Friday
- High Country Throwdown II at Ashe County Park July 11 and 12—Register for 90-Player Field by This Friday
- Tweetsie Railroad Hosts HIT Entertainment Fun Festival July 17 to 19—Barney, Bob the Builder and Angelina Ballerina Scheduled for Family Event
- Watauga Pioneer ONE Team Football Camp July 27 to 30—Preregistration Available Now
- Boone Saloon Hosts Brewer’s Big Bad Birthday Benefit Bonanza
- Inaugural High Country Idol Auditions July 18
- This Week in Free Music
- Brewer's Briefs
Shelter Stories
Don’t Throw It Away!—Boone Curbside Recycling Now Accepts Pasteboard, Expands Business Program
Good news, Boone residents and businesses. The Town of Boone curbside recycling program now accepts pasteboard!
Perhaps you just pondered, “Well, what the heck is pasteboard?”
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More Shelter Stories
- Business Spotlight: Vaughan’s Blue Ridge Nursery—Open, Growing and Getting Better and Better
- Go Fishing, No License Needed July 4
- DIY Network’s Disaster House Looking for Local Participants—New Show Debuts This Winter on Cable Network
- High Country Biofuels Cooperative Hosts Grand Opening for Distribution Station Friday
- Along the Garden Path: High Country Farm Tour Coming in August
- Earth Fare, Gardens for Humanity to Present Garden Workshop Series
- Farmers' Market Weekly Update
- Mountain Living
SAM CALHOUN
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Entertainment Editoranna@highcountrypress.com
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