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A Fan-Tastic Finish
Mountaineer fans were witness to the most glorious moment in Appalachian State athletics history.

North Carolina Holiday Wonders

Mike's Musings
Making Christmas Memories More Fun When Giving Than Getting

School Board Approves 2006-2007 WCS Calendar
Watauga County families can get a jump on planning their vacations for next year thanks to the Watauga County Board of Education.

Mountain Alliance Instills Values Of Service, Leadership
Editor’s Note: Watauga High School student Abbey Suggs wrote this story as part of a series about High Country United Way Agencies and how they help the community.

First Baptist Church Of Boone Provides Annual Christmas Meal
Two decades of Christmas Day tradition will continue this weekend at the First Baptist Church of Boone.

Appalachian Receives $6.8 Million to Expand GEAR UP Program

The Ultimate Hook-Up Visits Sugar Mountain New Years Weekend

Guardian Ad Litem Program Seeks Volunteers
Holidays are a great time to think of helping others. What better gift could be given than to help ensure that next Christmas will be happier and safer for local kids?

Local Chef Welcomed Into International Food And Wine Society
Chef Michael Yelton was recently inducted into Le Conferie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international food and wine society.

Angels Abound In Ashe

Live Nativity Held In Warrensville

Local Teacher Recognized For Outstanding Teaching Innovation
Mathematics Teacher from Ashe County High School Selected as 2005 Presidential Award State Finalist

The Christmas Story Never Grows Old
The Christmas Story is as familiar to most of us as anything we have ever heard, but it is a story we love to hear and is well-worth repeating.

The First Christmas Tree: The Legend Lives On
Legend has it that the first Christmas greens used in decorating came about when the Egyptians and Romans adorned their homes with some type of evergreen in late December.

Saint Mary’s Celebrates 100th Anniversary
On Dec. 28th, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Jefferson will celebrate its 100th year.

Ashe County Youth Soccer League Offers Thanks To Supporters
With 37 teams and almost 500 players, it takes an enormous amount of volunteer hours to make a league successful, according to Ashe County Youth Soccer League President Mike Eldreth.

Artist Residencies In Ashe County Schools
The Mountain Arts Program sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council is part of the art school programming which brings artists to classrooms for a weeklong residency.

Give The Gift of Nature, Give Back To Wildlife This Holiday Season
Give back to North Carolina’s wildlife this holiday season with a gift from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

Christmas Cheer At Jefferson Station

GFPO Discusses Good First Year And Thanks Community
The Greater Fleetwood Preservation Organization would like to express thanks to the many donors, workers and people who have been involved in a successful first year.