Municipal Election Yields Political Newcomers
The town of Boone 2005 municipal election ended Tuesday night, with a considerably low 10 percent voter turnout

Rep. Foxx Visits Valle Crucis School
Third-Graders Ask The Tough Questions

School Board Opts For New WHS Building
Members Plan To Present Resolution At Oct. 18 County Commission Meeting

Leaf Season Not Spectacular
The fall leaf season may not be spectacular, but there should be a few reliable colors despite uncooperative weather.

Two Rivers Pursues Contingency Plan
As Watauga County’s first charter school, Two Rivers first sought to occupy the old Mabel School building, but failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy in the building resulted in 115 displaced students.

Regional Forum Addresses Health Care Issues
A regional forum on health care issues revealed that rising costs should inspire changes in both personal behavior and approaches to health care delivery.

Practicing Smart Development
Sunalei Preserve Strives To Keep The Balance

Work Continues On Flood Damage Restoration In Foscoe
More than a year after torrential floods, residents of J.H. McLean Road in Foscoe should soon be on solid ground.

Bowles Elected President Of UNC System
Erskine Bowles has been elected the new president of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system

Flood Damaged Cars May Re-enter Market
Hurricane Katrina caused billions of dollars worth of devastation, but some forms of damage may be rolling out over the next year or so.

Workforce Development Board Reports On Regional Study
The High Country Workforce Development Board conducted a study that touts the need for a more highly trained, competitive work force in the region.

Increased Heating Costs Have Chilling Effect
Natural gas prices are expected to climb this winter, coupling with a fuel oil price jump and a rise in electricity rates that could have a chilling effect on homeowners’ heating costs.

Children’s Council Presents Annual Report
This is the first in a series of articles about The Children’s Council of Watauga County and how it’s helping the county’s youth.

The High Country Business Network Meets In Ashe