MAY 6, 2010 ISSUE
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Merlefest 2010 Among Top Three in Terms of Attendance—Lineup, Clear Weather Bring 76,000 to Festival
MerleFest organizers credit a diverse, strong lineup of artists and a rain-free four days for attendance that exceeded expectations in 2010…
The Boone Town Council will host a public hearing on proposed changes to multi-family developments in business zoning districts on Monday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers…
Just as one door is closing at the existing Watauga High School—students vacate the building forever after the last bell rings on June 4—another door is opening…
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Election Coverage
- Feature Photo: High Country Press Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary
- Boone Council Discusses Spending Priorities in Next FY
- Watauga River Paddle Trail Moving Forward Thanks to $75,000 State Grant
- Commissioners Request Referendum on Sunday Bow Hunting
- Wahoo’s Offers Free Day of Fun to Local Tourism Employees May 19—Blues, Brews, BBQ and Canoes Event Part of National Tourism Week
- Tragedy or Blessing—The Inspirational Story of the High Country’s Maude Ruth Fox Taylor
- Dispose of Heavy Items, Hazardous Waste and Pharmaceuticals Properly—Community Pride Week May 17 to 22
- What Do Non-Mothers Do On Mother’s Day?—Mother’s Day Sunday
- Introducing Hob Nob Farm Café—Michael and Nova Nelson Bring Locally Grown Food to Forefront of Restaurant
- Local Students See Local and Global Effect of Fundraising Efforts—Two Rivers, Playhouse Students Learn To Reuse
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Live music by local bands, numerous food and craft vendors and plenty of kids’ activities will draw a crowd to the 4th annual Mountain Valleyfest…
The monthly Downtown Boone Art Crawl takes place this Friday, May 7. Receptions at several downtown art galleries begin around 6:00 p.m. and continue throughout the evening…
“Art in the Park is one of the oldest outdoor art shows in the South,” said Stephanie Keener, show coordinator. “It’s how we kind of kick off the summer season up here…
The View Headlines
- Shooting Stars Golf Classic, Art Auction at Hound Ears May 14
- Hearts of Hospitality Ball Rescheduled for May 14
- Golden Anniversary Celebration for Watauga Council of Garden Clubs May 18
- Watauga County Gets Ready to Stamp Out Hunger Saturday
- Cubby Bear 5K to Benefit Habitat for Humanity May 15
- A Cool 5 Race Weekend at Beech Mountain June 11 and 12
- Letterland Returns to Tweetsie Railroad May 11 to 13—Theme Park Hosts 4th Annual Letterland Event, Plus Learning Express Days
- Page Brothers Play Jazz Guitar Tribute Sunday in Blowing Rock
- Boone Service League Fashion Show and Silent Auction at Chetola May 15
- Tickets on Sale for 2010 Events at North Wilkesboro Speedway
- Student-Directed One-Acts at Lees-McRae Friday and Saturday
- Cheese House Gallery Presents May Members’ Show—Artists’ Reception Saturday
- Prepare to Run for the Red—High Country Marathon and Half Marathon Set for September 18, Registration Available Now
- Blue Ridge Relay Named One of Best Road Races in Southeast by Blue Ridge Outdoors
- Brewer's Briefs
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Many of us who hike and run on the High Country’s countless trails never stop to think about all the hard work it took to construct these well-worn paths…
“This whole business started out of my basement in Blowing Rock,” said Mike Bassett, owner of Mountain Home & Hearth, Inc…
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