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February 1, 2007 issue

It’s Ours! North Carolina To Buy Chimney Rock

After nearly 2.5 years of discussions and negotiations, Chimney Rock—the privately owned popular tourist attraction southwest of Asheville—will soon become the property of the State of North Carolina. On Monday, Governor Mike Easley announced that the state had agreed to purchase the landmark in Rutherford County from the Morse family’s Chimney Rock Company for $24 million. [full story]

Coming Up: Google Academy

Boham Discusses the Future with Google

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Business Spotlight of the Week

Goss, Tarleton Report from Raleigh

Regional Meetings To Focus on New High School Core Course of Study

What’s the Deal with the Checkoff Box on Your Tax Return?

State Releases 2005-06 Dropout Figures

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Community News

Community Features

Got Water?

American comedian and actor W.C. Fields once quipped, “I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.” He was right. According to survivalist texts, humans can live three weeks without food but only three days without water. Because water is essential to life, it has been one of the principal topics of political discussion in the High Country for the past few years. How much do we have? Do we have enough? Where can we get more? Should county and municipal governments and institutions partner to create a water authority? [full page]

Business Spotlight of the Week

Boone Mall Update

Ski News

Monday Night Race League Results
Monday 22, 2007:
Race #1 | Race #2 (PDF file)

January 29, 2007

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Events & Entertainment

Picking Up On Old-Time Traditions

Junior Appalachian Musicians Program Makes Learning Traditional Music Fun
It’s somewhat of an unlikely scene, really. Watauga Arts Council Folklorist Mark Freed greets excited young music students by name on a frigid Thursday night as they shake off the cold and enter the warmly lit Jones House shortly after 6:00 p.m. [full page]