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Posted on June 29, 2006

TOP NEWS STORIES

 

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

Wake Up, Dan; It’s Time For The Show

Take a Look: An Appalachian Summer Lineup

An Appalachian Summer Schedule

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