Mayor Burnley Decides Not To Run For Reelection
After 18 Years in Public Office “The Time Is Right”

Boone Winn-Dixie Announces Store Closing
Chain To Close All NC Locations
Yesterday, Winn-Dixie announced its store at 2575 N.C. 105 will soon be closed.

Tweetsie Plans For Possible Relocation
Facing an uncertain future in Blowing Rock, the landmark Tweetsie Railroad theme park has hired two companies to plan for a possible relocation.

Graystone Lodge Becomes Super 8
The Graystone Lodge has become Boone’s Super 8 Motel, and according to owner Ashok Patel, the transition has been, appropriately, super.


Project Maps Area’s Public Lands
A recent project of the High Country Council of Governments mapped out the public lands in the region and suggested future preservation efforts.

Hearing Scheduled For Hazing Lawsuit
The suit arises out of a hazing incident at a 2003 summer basketball camp sponsored by North Carolina State University men’s basketball coach Herb Sendek.

Rep. Foxx Honors Norman Cheek
June 15, 2005 Declared Norman Cheek Day In Fifth District

Planning Commission Discusses Commercial Appearance Standards
The standards were introduced at the last quarterly public hearing by the Boone Community Appearance Commission with the intent to enhance community appearance.

Newborn Death Highlights Need For Better Understanding Of Law
Safe Surrender Website, Hotline Can Educate Public About Important Law

Mountains To Sea Trail Follows Parkway
A local section of the “Mountains To Sea Trail” is undergoing archeological studies while the trail recently earned a national designation.

Watauga Medical Recieves Reynolds Grant
Money Targeted For Emergency Department Expansion

Town Studies Water-Use Ordinance
When the Boone Town Council tapped its water-use ordinance into effect, council members knew it may need some tweaking as the year progressed.

Most Watauga County School Fees Remain Unchanged
School fees for the vast majority of Watauga County Schools students will remain unchanged for the 2005-2006 year.

NCDA&CS Announces Cheese Recall
Tests Show Salmonella Contamination