School Board Presents Plans For WHS
The Watauga County commissioners addressed high school plans, cable rates, and capital expenditures during Tuesday night’s regular meeting.

Town Adopts Zoning Amendments
Five single-family neighborhoods may see a reduction in occupancy violations due to zoning map and text amendments.

Town Receives Water Usage Report
The town of Boone received high water marks on its first report from Boone Public Utilities.

Council Adopts Moratorium Ordinance
The Boone Town Council adopted an ordinance to create a 12-month moratorium on issuance of zoning, special use and building permits for multi-family developments of 24 or more units

NCNR Plans On More Land Purchases
The National Committee for the New River (NCNR) is beefing up protection of the historic river by acquiring more land in both Watauga and Ashe counties.

Boone P.D. Issues 2004 Crime Report
Boone saw its usual mixed bag of crimes last year.

Canine Officer Died From Natural Causes

Watauga Dems Candidate Elected State Party Chair
The Watauga Democratic Party’s supported candidate was elected as the state party chair.

Democrats Name Locations For Precinct Meetings
County-wide precinct meetings have been scheduled by the Watauga County Democratic Party.

Samaritan’s Purse Continues Tsunami Relief Efforts
Organization Looks To Long-Term Restoration

Newly Designed Web Site Launched For Appalachian Regional Library
A newly-designed web site for the Appalachian Regional Library (Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties), was launched on February 16.

Funds Marked To Help At Risk Youth
The state has earmarked funds to help youths who are at risk or who have been involved in the juvenile justice or court system.