ARCHIVES POSTED FEBRUARY 10, 2005

High Country United Way Blows Past Fundraising Goal High Country United Way leaders are celebrating the biggest fundraising success in the organization’s history. House Of Reps Introduces Anti-Smoking Bill An anti-smoking bill introduced in the state House of Representatives has local restaurant owners divided. Boone Creek Gets A Helping Hand Local Organization Makes Restoration Plans Commissioners Adopt Medicaid Resolution The Commissioners adopted a resolution asking the state to eventually assume all responsibility to fund Medicaid. County Has Increase In Child Abuse Cases Reports of child abuse and neglect were up in Watauga last year. Chambers Offers Apology For Abduction Of Children Accused child abductor Alisha Ann Chambers spoke through her attorney and apologized for helping to abduct her two small children. Economist Says County Is “Doing Extremely Well” Economist Harry Davis is predicting a year of economic warmth. Entrepreneur Partnership Celebrates Success The Watauga County Entrepreneur Development Partnership celebrated a successful first season last Wednesday. Daniel Boone Monument Will Return An exact replica of the original monument from 1912 will replace the plywood piece this spring.

Tradition Serves As Heartbeat Of Celebrations Down through the ages, Valentines Day and its traditions have presented many opportunities for expressions of love. >>FULL STORY   Addie Trivette Is Matriarch of Five Generations Addie Trivette recently celebrated her 98th birthday and says, “The party went on for three days!” >>FULL STORY     Retired FBI Profiler Returns To Boone Alan Brantley has looked into the faces of some of North America’s most ruthless criminals. >>FULL STORY

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