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April 24, 2008 issue

Town Approves Lease with Wal-Mart for Community Garden

Final Approval Hinges on Upset Bid Process
The Boone Town Council has unanimously approved a lease agreement with Wal-Mart for the site of the Leola Street Community Garden, an arrangement that will give the company the green space it needs to expand the store in compliance with the town’s development ordinance. In return, the town will receive $60,000 per year for 45 years, and Wal-Mart will continue to allow the space to be used as a community garden. (Full Story)

School Board Hires New Superintendent

Marty Hemric Takes the Top Job July 1
On July 1, Marty Hemric will step into the superintendent’s job for Watauga County Schools. At a special meeting on Tuesday morning, the Board of Education unanimously approved Hemric’s hiring and introduced him to the Central Office staff and the nine school principals. (Full Story)

Early voting continues in North Carolina. Get the election scoop with our primary coverage.

• Democratic Party Primary - U.S. Senate
• Republican Party Primary - U.S. Senate
• Democratic Party Primary - U.S. House

• North Carolina Govenor -
Republican Primary / Democratic Primary
• North Carolina Senate - Republican Primary
• N.C Council of State Primary
• Watauga County Commission - Democratic Primary
• Nonpartisan Judicial Races

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The View Stories

ART’s New Home in Banner Elk

Avery Arts Council Opens New Gallery May 3
After years in the making, the Avery Arts Council is ready to open its own art gallery—a site for aiding local and regional artists exhibit and sell their work. The new gallery, opening Saturday, May 3, will be located inside the historic Cheese House building on the campus of Lees-McRae College. (Full Story)

Relay For Life 2008 Team Fundraisers - CLICK HERE

Shelter Stories

Finally! Farm-Fresh Food

Watauga County Farmers’ Market Opens May 3

After a long winter with little choice but to shop the supermarket shelves or tap into canned or frozen reserves, High Country residents can conveniently browse a selection of fresh, locally grown and produced foods when the Watauga County Farmers’ Market begins its 2008 season on Saturday, May 3. (Full Story)

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