FEBRUARY 25, 2010 ISSUE
Top News · The View · Shelter · Connect
Top News of the Week
Although it feels far from over, this winter’s snowfall thus far has taxed not only people’s patience but has also demanded much from the equipment used for plowing snow, as well as from those who operate the crucial machinery that keeps the High Country running…
As of February 24, Watauga County Schools have been closed for 21 days this school year because of inclement weather. Earlier this week, Schools Supt. Dr. Marty Hemric took time to clarify system policies on closing…
Believe it or not, the devastating ice and snow accumulations of winter 2009-2010 may create up to 60 new jobs on the Blue Ridge Parkway…
Latest Headlines
- Election 2010
- Banner Elk’s Ski Country Sports Wins Top National Honors—Named 2009 SIA Southeast Retailer of the Year, SKI Magazine Gold Medal Shop
- Cove Creek Principal Tom Trexler Retiring, Running for Clerk of Court
- Cameron Hastings Wins 2010 Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee
- N.C. County Health Rankings—Watauga Ranks in the Top 10 of the State for Health Outcomes
- Watauga County Republican Party Annual Convention March 6—Watauga County Democratic Convention April 17
- Watauga Democrats Announce Annual Precinct Meetings
- Both ASU Basketball Programs Playing Well
- Freshman Dewart Leading Way for ASU Women’s Basketball
- Polar Plunge for Special Olympics February 25: Jump, Sponsor a Plunger or Watch—Everyone Encouraged to Participate
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The View
Nope, we’re not talking about NCAA basketball. You’d think that the piles of snow outside your front door would serve as a welcome excuse to park in front of the television for hours…
The 5th annual Fire on the Rock Chef Challenge continues, pitting chefs from Hearthstone Tavern & Grille and Vidalia against each other…
The View Headlines
- Postponed Until a Later Date… A Listing of Rescheduled Events in the High Country
- Ben Sollee, Daniel Martin Moore at Saloon March 1—Proceeds from Duo’s New Album To Benefit Boone’s Appalachian Voices
- Celebrate Family Scrapbook Workshop at Watauga Library February 28
- Wine & Food Festival 2011 Poster Contest Accepting Entries
- Hayes School of Music This Week
- Benefit Event For Charlie Hart Saturday
- Take the Feinstein Challenge, Help Conquer Hunger in the High Country
- Rosen Artist Residency Program to Feature 23rd Rosen Award-Winner Trace O’Connor
- Haiti Benefit Concert at Galileo’s This Saturday
- Snowboarding Champ Meg Pugh at App Ski Mountain This Weekend
- Toubab Krewe Canceled Show Returns to Legends Wedenesday March 3—“One of Our Favorite Places To Play in the Country”
- Hayes School of Music This Week
- Jonathan Sexton and the Big Love Choir at Canyons Friday
- Kruger Brothers at Heritage Hall in Mountain City March 6
- And the Winner Is… Results from Last Weekend’s Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention at ASU
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Shelter
According to the United States Census, North Carolina will become the seventh most populous state by 2030, with more than 12.2 million residents…
I could live in here! I didn’t know there was so much to pick from!” exulted a first-time customer of The Fabric Shoppe in Boone…
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