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Can of Worms? What’s Up with Watauga High School?
To understand the current debate over Watauga County High School, flash back to April 2003 when then-Superintendent Dr. Richard Jones delivered a “State of the Schools” presentation at a special educational summit hosted by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The summit’s focus was one topic: what to do about the high school? [full story]
Renovation Opponents Raise Concerns
A group of Watauga County residents opposed to the building of a new high school met to discuss their concerns and formulate plans for moving forward with their public awareness efforts.
Superintendent Address the New Watauga High School Project
Dr. Bobbie Short, superintendent of Watauga County Schools, has released the following article addressing questions and concerns about the proposed new high school.
High Country Enacts Tough New No-Smoking Policies
If you’re a smoker living in the High Country, you’re likely finding it more difficult to light up in public these days. A number of businesses have embraced tobacco-free policies that often mean smoking is not allowed either indoors or out.
Community News
Bibliophiles’ Bliss: Used Book Sale This Weekend
By Tuesday morning, the Friends of the Watauga County Library were just about ready for this weekend’s giant used book sale at the Boone Mall.
Watauga County Library Announces New Books Coming in March
Only two nonfiction books are on the Watauga County’s Library’s new-book order form for March, but mystery lovers will be blissful over the number of new who-done-its coming through the library doors next month.
Events & Entertainment
Lift Ticket
A new column about skiing and snowboarding in the High Country by Sam Calhoun.
Mountain Living
This week's issue of Mountain Living, Amy Cooke features a recipe for Tangerine Curd and Tangerine Cloud Pie.
Brewer’s Briefs:
Spotlighting live music in the High Country.
Don’t Forget! Upcoming Events
Hometown Advantage Ski/Snowboard Race and Party February 24
Attention all lovers of fun and snow. Don’t be left out in the cold by not attending the ski race and social event of the season when the second coming of the Hometown Advantage Ski/Snowboard Race and Party carves into Beech Mountain on Friday, February 24, from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.
Enter to Win an Extreme Ski or Snowboard Makeover at Sugar Mountain
As a celebration of the passionate, lunatic and forever-diehard skiers and snowboarders who are the backbone of High Country snow sports, Sugar Mountain has announced the second annual Extreme Ski and Snowboard Makeover Contest.
Tim Wilkie, Sr. To Discuss Native Americans February 25
Tim Wilkie, Sr., a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Band, will be the featured speaker this Saturday, February 25, when the Watauga County Library presents “Who are Native Americans?” Wilkie’s presentation begins at 1:00 p.m., and admission is free.