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A Long, Strange Trip It’s Been
The following is the third in a three-part series which
will tell the stories of three New Orleans’ families
displaced to the High Country following Hurricane Katrina.
“There’s
No Place Like Home”
Rainbow
Center For Children Strives To Rebuild Lives
Author
Follows Boone’s Footsteps To High Country
The legendary exploits of Daniel Boone will come alive at
the Watauga County Public Library in December.
 Dora
Phillips Is Woman Of The Month
Anyone who knows Dora Phillips of the Deep Gap community
also knows that she has given her life in service to others.
Director
Comes Full Circle
Ward Prepares Community Theatre For Christmas Play
Local
Student Exhibits Photography
An Evening
for Sudan To Be Held Dec. 3
Christmas
Card Design Winner Announced
Buckets
Of Love Help With Clean-up
ASU Student Takes Blue Ribbon In Pie Contest
Appalachian State University junior Sandra Wolfe took the
blue ribbon at the North Carolina State Fair with her Pina
Colada Tropical Paradise pie.
White
Lights Christmas For Boone
Even if snow does not cover the ground on Dec. 25, Boone
will have a white Christmas.
Celebrate
Canine Old-Timers
Humane Society Encourages Adopting Older Dogs
Thanksgiving
Thoughts
Alternative Reasons To Be Grateful
Recognizing
November As National Hospice Month
Local Telethon Postponed, But Community Support Still Needed
WHS
Hosts Trio Of Events Dec. 3
Area
Residents Invited to Whitener Hall Farewell Party
 WHS
Hosts Great American Smokeout Activities
The Watauga High Against Tobacco Club hosted the Great American
Smokeout at Watauga High School Nov. 16 to encourage youth
to participate in the national campaign.
Cultural
Museum Hosts Annual Holiday Open House
Gloria
Houston Named Blowing Rock Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
School
Board Honors Students, Administrators
The
Watauga County Board of Education honored and recognized
some of the county’s outstanding students and administrators.
Santa
Paws Visits Boone Mall
Parks
& Recreation Scores With Donation
Watauga
4-H Helps Participant Explore The World
Spirit
Of The Season Supports Local Charities
Sirius Restaurant and the Inn at Crestwood are excited to
announce “The Spirit of the Season”. Every month
various local charities will be featured on Wednesday nights
that is in need of our support.
Salvation
Army Blitz Days Begin November 25
Blowing
Rock School Thanks Merchants
 Choose
& Cut Goes Cyber
The choose-and-cut Christmas tree industry will get a little
more cyber promotion this year under a state tourism grant,
but mailboxes will also get a seasonal taste of what the
High Country has to offer.
Blue
Ridge Women in Ag. Host 3rd Annual Conference
Shop
Fair Trade After Boone Holiday Parade
Avery
Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting
ACPS
Hosts Community Garden Discussion
 Alleghany
Family To Present White House Tree To First Lady
The Deals earned this privilege when one of their trees
won the National Tree Contest and the Deal’s were named
the Grand Champions by the National Christmas Tree Association
Adoption Brings
Joy To Local Family
Advisory
Council Members Treated To Saving On Energy Costs Tips
Group Discusses Program Accomplishments At Quarterly Meeting
Bariatric
Surgery Support Group Celebrates Successes At Anniversary
Three Members Losing 592 Collective Pounds Share
Stories
Affordable
Financing Available For Prospective Homeowners
 4-H
Ashe Youth Connection Enjoys Photo Project
A recent activity held by the 4-H Ashe Youth Connection
mentoring program was a great learning experience.
Build-A-Bear
Workshop Foundation Supporting Hurricane Disaster Relief
With New Wristbands
Hugs of Hope Wristbands To Help Survivors Of Recent Hurricanes
Support
High Country Amigos
Cameron
Judd At Todd
Mountainhome
Music Hosts Thanksgiving Concert Saturday
West End Wreaths
Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at West End Wreaths last
week.
Agri-Cultural
Trails Members Tour Madison County
 ACMS
Offers School Spirit Clothing As Fundraiser
Ashe County Middle School Student Council is soon to begin
a spirit wear fundraiser.
WCC Ashe Center
Expansion Nears Completion
A luncheon event was held Friday at the Ashe Center of Wilkes
Community College to celebrate the near completion of a
huge expansion project.
Ribbon
Cutting Held At Blue Moon Guitars
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Boone
Bariatric
Surgery Support Group Celebrates Successes At Anniversary
Lovin' Spoonful (cooking)
Sweet Tea 
Skiing
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