Todd Bridge Plans On Schedule
Construction To Start Within Two Years


Parkway Officials Combat Invasive Species
Blue Ridge Parkway officials are developing a management plan to deal with invasive species and protect biological systems and rare plants in the national park.


Hassler Installed As
President Of Firemen's Association
Boone's first fire chief has now risen in the ranks to become the top fire association official in the state.


County's Infant Mortality Rate Drops
A year after having one of the highest infant mortality rates in the state, Watauga had no infant deaths in 2005, according to a report from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics.


Town Continues To Study Steep Slope Issues
Public Hearing Scheduled For September 14


Unemployment Rate Forth Lowest In State
Watauga County had the fourth lowest unemployment rate in the state for July, according to data from the Employment Security Commission (ESC) of North Carolina.

County Ranks Third In SAT Scores
Watauga County's SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores dropped by an average of one point over the previous year, but the county still moved up in the ranks among the state's regular public school systems.

Tot Lot Playground Equipment Selected
Fundraising Plans Announced

Congressional Candidate Roger Sharpe Visits Watauga
Rally Sept. 7th On Jones House Lawn




Protecting Journalists
High Country Media Reporter Invokes N.C. Shield Law



Big-Box Retail, Steep Slope Issues to Be Discussed
The Partnership for Watauga's Future will hold its annual membership meeting this Thursday, Sept. 7th, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a wine reception in EarthFare's dining room.

Growers Concerend Over Future Of Immigrant Labor
Concerns continue over the future of immigrant labor as the federal government addresses immigration issues and legislation.



September Is National Recovery Month
Community Offers Variety Of Treatment Options


Town Studies Smart Growth Concept
Members of the Boone Town Council and Boone Area Planning Commission recently attended a class, of sorts, hosted by Boone Development Services staff.


Local Family Awaits
Word On Release of Convicted Murderer
The family of an Ashe County mother of two, stabbed and shot dead by her brother and sister-in-law nearly 30 years ago in an early morning home invasion robbery, are awaiting word from state parole authorities on whether her last surviving killer will be paroled.


DBDA Looks At New Trash Receptacles
Kraut Creek Street Festival Set For September 23