MAY 13, 2010 ISSUE
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Top News of the Week
This week, Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust (BRRLT) based in West Jefferson and High Country Conservancy (HCC) based in Boone, announced that they are joining forces to create a new organization…
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Authority (PARTF) awarded a $500,000 grant to Watauga County on May 7 for development of Rocky Knob Park…
Saying goodbye is never easy—ask any alumni of Watauga High School how they feel about bidding a fond farewell to their old high school…
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Election Coverage
- Downtown Businesses, Property Owners Receive MSD Tax Survey—Town Requests Surveys Returned Within Next Week
- Feature Photo: Volunteering at the Horn
- Local Tourism Employees: Come Play for Free with Wahoo’s May 19—Blues, Brews, BBQ and Canoes Event Part of National Tourism Week
- Citizens Speak on Proposal for Multi-Family Projects in Boone Business Zones
- Parkway, Blowing Rock Land Exchange a Go—Trade Will Allow Town To Double Reservoir Capacity
- Blowing Rock Manager Presents 2010-11 Budget Proposal—$6.3M Budget Includes New $3 Fee for Curbside Recycling
- Technology Already Important in Local High School Classroom Instruction, 1:1 Initiative to Increase Possibilities
- Marriott Hotel Moves Closer to Reality
- Trail Volunteer Day Saturday, Rough Ridge Boardwalk Repaired
- Watauga 4 Youth to Host Public Forum and Vote on Youth Issues May 17
- Boone Water Poster Contest Winners Announced
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Take the cover off your old Ford or Chevy, crank it up and hit the road for a classic car show benefit at Phil’s Citgo in Boone this Saturday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m…
The Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA) and the Institute for Outdoor Drama will present “Stages of History: An Outdoor Drama Tribute to North Carolina” this Saturday…
Every Monday afternoon around 6:30 p.m., when the weather allows, a small but dedicated group of Boone’s best bike polo players take the field at Junaluska Park…
The View Headlines
- 21st Annual High Country Senior Games May 20 to June 12
- Tickets for An Appalachian Summer Available, Selling Steadily
- Arts Council Announces Concerts on the Lawn Schedule—Weekly Friday Performances Begin June 4
- Make It An Evening at Sunset Stroll in Blowing Rock Friday
- Quest for Quality: Early Childhood Conference May 22—Registration Deadline This Friday
- 2010 Relay for Life Fundraisers Update
- HCHBA Presents High Country Home Show at Holmes Center May 21 and 22—Show Offers Free Information, Chance To Talk with Contractors
- Celebrity Serve 2010 Dishes-Up $23,000 for Watauga Kids
- Stress Relief for You, Food for Your Neighbors—Massage for Hunger Continues through May 31
- Beech Mountain To Host Sharks in the Mountains Rally for Porsche 928s on June 5
- Quiet Ride To Honor Fallen Cyclists May 19
- BRAHM Third Thursday Lecture to Feature Expert on Art Collecting May 20
- Brian Ayers Memorial Art Exhibition Seeks Entries—Annual Show Features Local Artists with Learning Disabilities
- Monty Python Film Fest at ReelHouse Friday and Saturday
- Pepper’s Restaurant Celebrates 35 Years
- Inaugural Blowing Rock Bar Brawl at Crippen’s Begins May 17—Restaurant To Host Bartending Competition Monday Nights
- P.B. Scott’s 5th Annual Reunion Party at Canyons Saturday—Music by Rewind, Memorabilia Contests, Fun and Games Featured at Event
- Brewer's Briefs
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Local residents can receive deeply discounted home energy audits through the E-Conservation program, administered through Watauga County Cooperative Extension and Building Performance Engineering…
Despite all the construction, Geno’s Sports Lounge, located at 1785 Highway 105, is still open, and not only that—plans for a new restaurant are underway, said Owner Gene Messenkopf…
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