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January 17, 2008 issue

What’s Going To Happen to the Downtown Post Office?

USPS Maintains No Decision Has Yet Been Made
The notice taped to the front door of the downtown Boone Post Office couldn’t be clearer: “The US Postal Service is selling the US Post Office, downtown station building at 689 West King Street, Boone, North Carolina.” (Full Story)

Forest Service Rejects Globe Appeal, Commits to Continued Dialogue

Conservation Groups Vow To Continue Fight To Save Old-Growth Forest

The U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, January 8, rejected an appeal by conservation groups to refrain from logging the Globe forest near Blowing Rock.
The groups said the rejection of their appeal was disappointing, although not unexpected, and vowed to continue their fight to permanently protect the forest as a national scenic area. (Full Story)

Taking a Smart Approach to Growth

In spring 2007, the Boone Town Council commissioned the Lawrence Group—an architectural and planning firm headquartered in St. Louis and with an office in Davidson, N.C.—to conduct a smart growth audit for the town.
(Full Story)

Winterfest

From Thursday, January 24, to Sunday, January 27, Blowing Rock’s annual ode to Old Man Winter will celebrate its 10th anniversary. From Hayes Center concerts to annual events such as WinterFeast and Polar Plunge, we’ve got your guide to Winterfest. (Full Story)

The Polar Plunge at Chetola Lake
Chili Cook-Off
Blues Bash and The John Cowan Band
Winterfeast

2007 YEAR IN REVIEW

Many of events in the coming year will build on the events that took place in 2007, so a look back at what we experienced last year is timely and instructive as 2008 gets off to a quick start.

We hope you enjoy this month-by-month journey
into 2007’s newsworthy happenings.

January - March 2007
April - June 2007
July - September 2007
October - December 2007

Year in Review—Shelter Business Spotlight

Story by Sam Calhoun
The High Country—or any community for that matter—is defined by its local business people. Whether born and raised here or from out of town, these entrepreneurial spirits believe in the area so much that they have decided to meld, share and align their business passions with the everyday goings-on of the region. (All Spotlights in 2007)

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This Week's Music in Boone!
Vermont’s JATOBA at Black Cat This Saturday
Asheville’s Telepath Plays Boone Saloon This Saturday

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