DSS Examines Foster Home Policies
The Watauga County Department of Social Services will examine its foster home policies in the wake of a recent child abduction case.

>> Becoming Foster Parent Is Challenging Process

No Easy Solutions For Dowtown Parking Problems
The following is part two of a two-part series detailing the real and perceived problems with parking in downtown Boone.

Town Addresses Slope-Side Development
The Boone Town Council approved the consideration of two moratoriums at its regular meeting Thursday.

Town Adopts Water Resolution
Hears Transportation Recommendations

Town Council Reconsiders Subdivision Regulations
The Boone Town Council will consider a text amendment regarding the regulation of subdivisions and the procedures for subdivision plan approval.

Parkway Overcoming Weather Setbacks
North Carolina Travel Numbers Down Only Slightly Last Year

Nature Conservancy Receives Donation
Contribution boosts preservation efforts in Macon, Rutherford, Swain and Watauga counties.

Local Pharmacists Form High Country Pharmacy Association

Chamber Announces Lineup For Business After Hours
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has set the 2005 schedule for its Business After Hours program.