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June 7, 2007 issue

Mountaineers Voted No. 1 in

AGS Preseason Poll

If you believe the fans of the Football Championship Subdivision, Appalachian State should be celebrating another national championship in the middle of December. (Full Story)

It’s 6,472 Miles from

Bragg to Baghdad

Boone Family Asks for a Few Extra Miles from Supporters
Joey Branch graduated from Watauga High School in 2001 and received his commission from Clemson University in 2006. First Lieutenant Branch is currently serving with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq, and his unit has been overseas since November 2006. The Family Readiness Group at Fort Bragg came up with a unique morale builder... (Full Story)

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Woodlands Serves Up Presidential Pig

ASU Reacts to Mold Scare at University Hall

Drought Conditions Affect More than 75 Percent of the State

Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Annual Meeting June 9

Avery Commissioners Hold Monthly Meeting

Alleged Prior Environmental Violations Fuel Anti-Quarry Initiative

Bolivian Educators Visit ASU June 12 to 19

Amnesty For Animals Hosts Fundraiser Saturday

Murrell Named Southern Conference’s Bob Waters Award Winner

Post-WalkAmerica Totals Expected to Surpass Goal

Roadwork Update—Expect Delays

Mast General Store Receives Conservation Award

Kiss The Earth Campaign Hits the High Country

Summer Reading Programs Begin at Area Libraries in June

1451st First Sergeant Doss Reflects on Latest Iraq Tour

Calling All Pilots: Avery County’s Morrison Field Is Ready for You

High Country Conservancy Seeks Donations to Protect Scenic Area in Valle Crucis

Special One-Day-Only Offer: Male Cat Neuter Day June 14

Serenity Farm Poker Run Fundraiser June 16

Spaces Still Open For Arts Council’s Summer Arts Camp and Missoula Children’s Theatre

Watauga County Democrats Present Home and Garden Tour June 30

A Small town with Big Dreams: Crossnore School Outdoor Drama Recaptures Sloop Story

Blowing Rock Hospital Presents The Healthy Living Fair June 29

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Community News

Community Features

Local Wine To Water Organization Builds Wells, Educates About Water Sanitation All Over World
Across the globe, more than 6,000 children—mostly under the age of 5—die from water-related illnesses every year. The mission of Boone-based Wine To Water is to create sustainable solutions to that problem (Full Story)

Farmers’ Market Weekly Update

Local Couple Opens Fly-Fishing and Espresso Bar in Damascus

Local Businesses Support Land Trusts in a Big Way

National Flag Day on June 14

Watauga County’s Relay For Life 2007 Takes Place June 15 to 16

Backyard Conservation Workshop Series Begins June 15

4-H Members Shine at District Horse Show

Blazing Saddles—Where Hearts Ride on Horseback

Local Seniors Win the Gold in Senior Games Performing Arts Showcase

No 'Run-of-the-Mill' Mill

Business Spotlight of the Week

Mountain Tile

Valle Country Fair Grant Applications Deadline June 15

Workshops at Carlton Gallery for Artists and Aspiring Artists Begin in June

Backyard Conservation Workshop Series Begins June 15

Extreme Dance Camp July 16 to 20

Banner House Museum Opening Celebration June 30

Watauga Habitat for Humanity Needs Volunteers for Women’s Build

A Small town with Big Dreams: Crossnore School Outdoor Drama Recaptures Sloop Story

Free Health Clinic Can Keep Its Doors Open Watauga Board of Commissioners Grants Request for $5,620

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Events & Entertainment

Get Some Bargains! Watauga Humane Society Annual Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday

The Watauga Humane Society will hold its 26th annual rummage sale Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, at the North Carolina National Guard Armory.(Full Story)