ARCHIVES POSTED MARCH 9, 2006

New County Law Enforcement Center Opens The soft snip of scissors filled the air instead of the expected clanging of metal, barred doors on Thursday as several local, state, and law enforcement leaders cut the ribbon to open the new Watauga County law enforcement center. No More Overcrowding Pat Thomas, chief detention officer for the Watauga County’s newly opened law enforcement center, has been a jailer since 1997. The New Jail By The Numbers The Watauga County Sheriff’s Department aimed to move into the new Watauga County Law Enforcement Center Building on Hodges Gap Road in Boone by the end of this week. Board Delays Decision On North Fork Precinct The Watauga Board of Elections’ March meeting was so long that its members slept through part of it. County Asks DOT For Tag Office During it’s Monday meeting, the Watauga County commissioners tossed a hot potato back to the state by asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide a full-service tag office to Watauga County. County Discusses Eminent Domain Issues The Watauga County commissioners adopted a resolution recommending limits on the use of eminent domain. Donors Beware WHS Booster Club Issues Warning Quality Inn Checks Out ASU Set To Begin Renovations Road Construction On The Horizon Nearly seven miles of U.S. 421 west of Boone will be resurfaced this year, according to road improvement lists released by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Cultural Museum Closes This Weekend Collection Moves Into Storage Commissioners Discuss Brookshire Property Options The county commissioners are in the process of deciding how to parcel out and use a 75-acre property on Brookshire Road. Trend Shows Increase In Real Tree Purchases The annual convention of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association (NCCTA) was sparked with enthusiasm based on increasing popularity of the High Country’s top commercial agricultural product. Tree Growers Look To The Future Market research has led to some discoveries that may surprise those who picture the All-American family singing carols and sipping eggnog around the Christmas tree. Board Reviews County Facilities The Watauga County Board of Commissioners reviewed county facilities during the annual retreat held Thursday and Friday. Watauga Republicans Elect Precinct Chairs Rep. Foxx Speaks At Annual Convention County Addresses Future Needs At Budget Retreat During their recent budget retreat, the Watauga County commissioners discussed several items on their future needs list ranging from scales to a recreation center. North Fork Fights To Keep Polling Place The North Fork community, which lies between Pottertown and Meat Camp northeast of Boone, was once one of the most populous areas of the Watauga County,. The Mountain Times Crosses The Border High Country Media is pleased to announce that the Watauga edition of The Mountain Times is now available in Trade and Mountain City, Tennessee. Commissioners Hear From Board Of Education The Watauga County Board of Education answered several questions about new high school options.

Hardin Park Students Raise Funds For Hospitality House Hardin Park Elementary School fourth-graders displayed their heart for the homeless this winter. Library Loyalty Bumper Sticker Contest Provides $50 Prize Fighting Hunger with Hope & Ceramics WHS Empty Bowls Project Dinner March 18th

Telling The Story Of Appalachia The March 3 meeting of the Appalachian Cultural Museum’s building search committee was canceled, but museum curator Chuck Watkins said another date will be scheduled soon. >>FULL STORY The Name Says It All Horse Helpers’ Goal Is To Help Horses >>FULL STORY Watauga Native Cooks Up “Sirius” Food At Local Resort Celebrated Chef Monte Weber Happy To Be Home Again >>FULL STORY