SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 ISSUE
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It’s back—the fever, the body aches and the dry cough. Flu season is around the corner, and the flu vaccine is recommended by doctors and pharmacists as the first step in protecting against the virus…
In response to runoff of parking lot sealant at a Boone BB&T that killed aquatic life in a 1.5-mile section of Hodges Creek in July, several environmental groups have requested that the Town of Boone ban the use of coal tar-based pavement sealants…
Latest Headlines
- Feature Photo: Marching on Peace Day
- Good News for Blowing Rock’s Hayes Center—Potential Buyer in Negotiations, USO Fundraiser Yields Higher-Than-Expected Proceeds
- In Downtown Boone, Parking Tickets Common on Saturdays—Motorists Adjust to New Parking Time Limits
- Celebrating the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary
- Clean the Watauga River During the Big Sweep Saturday
- Campaign for Liberty Hosts Tarleton, Jordan at Forum September 30
- Who Will Kiss the Pig? United Way Launches 2010-11 Campaign with Quirky Challenge
- Wyant Receives Principal of the Year Award
- Lees-McRae College Inaugurates President Buxton October 2
- Optimist Club Presents Big Kid Award to Boone Resident
The View
“It’s a very unique event, and if you or your children are interested in Oz, it’s a one-of-a-kind stroll on the yellow brick road,” said Craig Distl, media contact for Autumn at Oz, about the event…
The ASU Mountaineers found another offensive weapon last week, but it isn’t like Travaris Cadet was really lost. He just hadn’t settled into the right spot yet…
View Headlines
- Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train Begins October 1
- Artisan Festival Raises Money for Blowing Rock C.A.R.E.S. October 2
- High Country Hospice Fall Ball October 2
- Todd Celebrates Tall Tales, Timber Heritage Saturday
- Burnt Bridges Performs at Lees-McRae Thursday
- Poet Chris Green Comes to ASU September 30
- Arts Council Presents Barbershop Quartet Show Saturday
- Photography Exhibition Continues at Avery Arts Council
- Blessing of the Animals Saturday and October 3
- Author John Hart at Belk Library Luncheon September 30
- Hayes School of Music This Week
- Scythian Brings Blend of Irish, Americana to Legends Friday
- Fat Cats Presents Dark Side of the Shroom Saturday
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Shelter
Even if you don’t call Moses Cone Park’s Rich Mountain “Nowhere Mountain,” as some locals do, recent improvements in the paths there and nearby are definitely worthy of a trip to somewhere special.…
Just in time for the arrival of fall, pumpkins are available at area markets for cooking and decorating. Rain or shine, the markets will be open.…
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