Media Sessions On No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 is the most sweeping change in federal education policy in three decades.

AHS Wins Quiz Bowl
Avery High School took home the local Quiz Bowl title for the second year in a row

Rye Foundation Gives $15,000 for Lutherock Retreat Center
A charitable foundation in Winston-Salem has joined a growing list of donors to the “Foundations For Faith” campaign at Lutheridge and Lutherock Ministries, Inc.

Lees-McRae College Starts Habitat for Humanity Chapter
A new chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the not-for-profit organization that builds affordable housing for low-income families, has started this semester

Online Tax Preparation
With income tax season coming into full swing, the Better Business Bureau is receiving a growing number of consumer inquiries about web-based services that prepare and file income taxes online.

Survey Shows Customer Satisfaction High At Cannon Hospital
A recent survey shows that patients are not only in better health when they leave Cannon Memorial Hospital, they are also in better spirits due to the quality of care they received there.

Quotes, Quips and Courage
In celebration of Black History Month it seems appropriate to pay attention to some of the voices that have shaped America’s understanding of race, rights and redemption.

Valentine’s Day Facts & Folklore
Every romantic looks forward to Valentine’s Day with joyful expectations.

Saint Valentine Saves The Day!
A Love Story
Love is perhaps mankind’s oldest emotion.

VALENTINE PERSONALS
Watauga County Valentines • Ashe County Valentines •
Avery County Valentines

LMC Division Of Performing Arts Presents Dancing At Lughnasa
Lees-McRae College’s Division of Performing Arts will present Dancing at Lughnasa February 19- 23 in Hayes Auditorium on the college campus.

2003 Avery County Snowman Contest - Join the Fun!!
The Avery / Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce wishes to announce that the Chamber is sponsoring a contest that will award $500 in prize money to the builders of the best snowmen

Beech Mountain Offering Evening Entertainment
After a day of skiing, visitors often ask, “What’s there to do here in the evening?”