March 13, 2008 issue

Top News Stories

How Long Before the 3 Becomes a 4?

Nationwide, gas prices hit record levels on Wednesday, March 12, and experts say the numbers will continue to climb along with the price of crude oil. For the first time ever, oil prices topped $109 a barrel on Tuesday, March 11. Just two months ago, in January, oil cost $87 a barrel. (Full Story)

• Blowing Rock Council Approves Parking Deck Construction Bid
• The Price and the Faces of Progress: Andrea McDonough's State Farm Ins.
• Blue Ridge Parkway News: Closures and a Request for Comments
• Rehabilitation Clinic Works Hand in Hand with Local Law Enforcement
• Public Hearing on Water Ordinance Changes March 20
• Children's Council Announces Move, Smart Start Results
• ASU Basketball Squads End Season with Tourney Losses to UNCG
• Noted Chemist Sir Fraser Stoddart Discusses Art and Science March 19
• Boone's Unique Yoga Teacher To Move to Canada
• Preserving What Matter: Dale Cornett Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
• Appalachian Will Host a Duke TIP Scholar Weekend April 5 and 6
• Ashe Guild Presents Quilt to State Agriculture Commissioner
• Programs for Kids and Parents at The Children's Playhouse

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The View Stories

Extravagant Grace: Portrait of Love

The musical drama has become an Easter tradition at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Boone, captivating thousands of attendees each year with talented performances, powerful songs and a message of love and hope. (Full Story)

PLUS: The Last Supper Reenacted at First Baptist Church and Boone United Methodist

• Sacred Singing for the Soul
• Anthony Zerbe to Bring "an Avalanche" of e.e. cummings to Town March 21
• Sketch Comedy Troupe NouN at Legends March 19
• Variety of New Novels Come to Watauga County Library in March
• Easter Egg Hunts and More
• Catch a School of Music Concert Before Easter
• A Modern Musical Family Tradition: Possum Jenkins & Lost Ridge Band Return to Murphy's for Another St. Paddy's Party
• A Conversation with Funky Jazz Fusion Quartet Good Dog
• Cows Don't Fly and Other Known Facts at ASU March 28 to 30
• High Country Local Musician Spotlight: Holden Bare
  

Shelter Stories

Green Vehicles Galore at Mast General Store

From Fleet Vehicles to Personal Cars, Mast General Store Is Changing the Way It Drives

As longtime supporters of the community and stewards of the environment, the employees and owners of Mast General Store use their high-profile stature in the region to lead by example—in this case, by buying green vehicles. (Full Story)

• Business Spotlight: Jo-Lynn Enterprises, Inc.
• Become an Outdoors Woman April 11 to 13
• Help the Hunger and Health Coalition Meet the 2008 Feinstein Challenge
• Vidalia Reopens Under New Ownership Friday
• Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Franchise Coming to Downtown Boone
• The Dragonfly Theatre & Pub Set to Open This Summer
• Mountain Forage Field Day March 28

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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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