February 22, 2007 issue
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On A Clear Day...Cold air blew through Friday night and created conditions right for photographing the skyline of Charlotte from Grandfather Mountain on Saturday morning, February 17. It is a rare day that the air is clear enough to see the Queen City, located 80 air miles southeast of Grandfather Mountain. Photo courtesy of Jesse Pope
Soccer Field Grading Estimate: $521,770
At a work session on Monday night, the Watauga County Board of Commissioners learned that a preliminary cost estimate for grading two 90 by 120-foot soccer fields and parking areas is more than a half million dollars. [full story]
Sorry We’re Late – Everybody’s Been Sick
High Country Press came out a day late this week because our office has been decimated by illness. When you have a tiny staff of just nine full-time folks, and seven of them are too sick to get out of bed, the schedule slips a bit.
Taz Is Home! Second Horse Stolen from Avery County Recovered
Capital Punishment: “A Failed Policy”
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Watauga Humane Society Promotes National Spay Day USA
Green Eggs and Ham Lives On in 10th Annual Read Across AmericaCotillion Wraps Up Winter SessionASU to Host Climbathon Fundraiser for Mountain Alliance FridayLocal Chiropractor/Film Producer Creates New Aviation Adventure FilmAppalachian Observes Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 26 to March 1Business Spotlight of the Week |
Ski NewsMonday Night Race League Results January 29, 2007 (PDF file) February 5, 2007 (PDF file) February 12, 2007 (PDF file) February 19, 2007 (PDF file) High Country King of the Hill Boardercross and Skiercross at Hawksnest Feb. 25 |
Events & Entertainment
Back in Black (Smithing, that is…)
ASU’s Craft Enrichment Program Heats up with Blacksmithing Class
Before the United States became fully ensconced in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, the art of blacksmithing as practiced by the "village smithy" was a staple of every town. Unfortunately, the once indispensable skill now exists mostly in theme parks, restoration villages, craft fairs and craft shops.
For more than eight years, ASU’s craft enrichment program has allowed both students and locals a chance to get their hands dirty, learning various crafts and skills including stained glass, pottery, photography, weaving, wood carving and architecture. And this semester, the Craft Enrichment Program has welcomed the return of blacksmithing. [full page]
- ASU to Host Climbathon Fundraiser for Mountain Alliance Friday
- ASU Hosts 9th Annual Winter Wonderland Gala Friday, February 23
- Mary Lightfine To Speak At ASU February 27
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