February 23, 2006 issue
Top Stories
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?
High School Renovation Opponents Raise Concerns
Last Thursday, 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.
Newland Development Proposal Includes Plans for Golf Course
Astro Investment’s Angelo Accetturo had the full interest of the Board of Alderman at Newland’s February town meeting when he presented plans to build a gated community called Wilderness Trail on 883 acres at the western edge of town. e course would be designed and executed under the governance of Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
Officials Gather for Habitat Contest Announcement
University, Habitat for Humanity and town officials were on hand at the Plemmons Student Union Solarium last Thursday for the announcement of the winner of the ReStore MySpace competition sponsored by the Appalachian State Public Relations Student Society of America.
Leonard Becomes Manager of the Mountain—If Only for a Day
Chris Leonard, a 17-year-old high school student, is no stranger to the ski industry. His father, Bill Leonard, is the owner of Ski Country Sports, and from a young age, Chris has been a regular atop Appalachian and Sugar Mountain.
Boone Civil Air Patrol Offers Dynamic Programs for Youth
On any given weekend, Boone Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets might be learning how to perform ground searches, how to administer basic first aid, how to communicate via radio or how to fly an F-15 simulator.
Boone Town Council Extends Moratorium, Approves UDO Amendments
At their meeting last Thursday night, members of the Boone Town Council voted to extend the moratorium on issuing building, zoning or special use permits for multi-family developments exceeding 24 units and passed two of three proposed amendments to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Each of the amendments, along with the moratorium extension, was discussed at the public hearing on February 6 prior to their consideration at the council meeting.
Boone Home Featured in Better Homes and Gardens
Most of us have, at one time or another, stood in a grocery store and flipped through the pages of a decorating magazine. “Wow,” you think, “if only I could live in a house like that!”
Appalachian Skatepark Council’s Phase I Starts to Come Together
“We’ve got some good news,” announced Appalachian Skatepark Council (ASC) member Buzz Berry at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, February 21. The good news is that the Watauga County Parks and Rec board has tentatively approved a location for a skatepark in Boone.
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