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After the Parades and Hot Dogs, What’s the Fourth of July All About
Quick, which of the following events does the Fourth of July commemorate: Winning the Revolutionary War? Signing the Declaration of Independence? Ratifying the Constitution? Electing the country’s first president?
Fourth of July in the High County: Patriotic Parades, Parties and Pyrotechnics
Appalachian Skatepark Grand Opening & Fundraising Event Saturday, July 8
Shook Denies Discrimination Allegations
Commissioners Shift Solid Waste, Junk Car Enforcement
Blust Votes Against County Budget
No Bids Accepted Yet on High School Property
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Community News
The Lodges At Eagles Nest: Summer Camp For Adults… That You
Can Live In
‘Putting’ Disc Golf On The High Country Map: New Disc Golf Course Opens at Ashe County Park
Boone Chamber Holds Agri-Business After Hours
Breed-Specific Legislation and Canine Profiling
Blackboard Restaurant Brings Culinary Eccentricity to Banner Elk
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Events & Entertainment
Mountain Living
Each week's issue of Mountain Living, Amy Cooke features a different recipe.
Brewer’s Briefs:
Spotlighting live music in the High Country.
SWINGIN' FOR THE FENCES
A column about the Watauga County Park & Recreation's Adult Softball League by Sam Calhoun.
Check out our new sections this week! Things2Do, Things2Know, and Things4Kids.
Don't Forget Upcoming Events • Gallery News
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Celebrate Fiftieth Year
Children’s Highland Games July 9
Annual Celtic Jam Rocks MacRae Meadows July 7
Performers at the Celtic Groves















