MARCH 10, 2011 ISSUE
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Top News of the Week
Eight thousand more people live in Watauga County now than lived here a decade ago—an increase of 20 percent, according to 2010 Census data for North Carolina released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week…
This spring, students at Banner Elk Elementary School will complete their final year in the stone building that was established as part of a Work Projects Administration venture in 1939…
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution during a meeting last week for a voter referendum on whether or not to enact a quarter-cent local sales tax with generated revenue utilized to retire the county’s debt…
Latest Headlines
- High Country Naturally Business Conference March 16
- The Duke & Progress Merger—Blue Ridge Electric Members Will See Little Change, Official Says
- Watauga Republicans Hold Annual Convention March 12
- High Country Local Prepares for African Expedition in April
- ‘Safety to All Who Enter. Peace to All Who Leave’—OASIS Celebrates Renovation of Women’s Shelter
- ASU Women Lose in SoCon Tourney Finals, Men in Quarterfinals
- Looking Ahead to Avery County Centennial Celebrations
- High Country Seed Swap and Grafting School Saturday
- Mountain Living
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Want to provide your kids with the thrill and independence of spending time away from home without sending them too far away? Good news…
High Country wrestling fans will have the chance to see some big names compete Friday, March 18, as All-Star Wrestling of the Carolinas (AWC) hosts its pro wrestling event at the Old Cove Creek Gym in Sugar Grove…
Next week will mark the end of preliminary elimination rounds in the Fire on the Rock Chef Challenge, and chefs continue to fight for a coveted spot in the finals…
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- Live Music & BBQ Benefit for Calvert Family at Eseeola on Saturday
- Hayes School of Music This Week
- Healthy, Affordable Food for All—Music Fundraiser To Benefit F.A.R.M. Café March 19
- AURA Arts Fundraiser at Valborg Theatre March 18
- Easter Egg Hunt on the Slopes of Sugar March 20
- Valle Crucis Third and Fourth Graders Learn Skiing Safety
- Trio of NC Americana Bands at Boone Saloon Saturday
- Page Brothers Play Reinhardt Tribute Sunday
- Squishy Dance Parties—Every Other Friday at Black Cat and 641rpm Presents ANTiSEEN, Captain Stab Tuggo March 17
- Brewer's Briefs



















