Emergency Responders Participate In Drill
A crashed propane truck threatened western Watauga County last week — at least on paper.



Cultural Museum Applies For Golden LEAF Grant
Funding Would Further Plans For Horn Site


Unaffiliated Voters Remain Fastest Growing Group In Watauga
Republicans continue to gain on Democrats in local registration totals, though unaffiliated voters remain the fastest-growing group in Watauga County.


Soil And Water Candidates On Nov.7 Ballot
There’s a dirty race afoot in Watauga County. OK, not dirty in the vicious, backbiting sense — in fact it’s downright congenial — but it does involve lots of
local soil.


Investigation Continues, New River Zoo Is Still Closed
The New River Zoo in Fleetwood was closed Tuesday, Oct. 17th, and an ongoing investigation by the Ashe Animal Control and the UDSA is currently being held to determine what exactly happened when a 36-year-old Hamilton woman, Susan Thomas, was bitten on the arm and wrist area by a leopard.



County Measures After School Programs
The N.C. Center for Afterschool Programs published its year survey of after school providers this summer.



Community Center Considered For East End Of County
The Watauga County board of commissioners plans to consider a community center for the eastern end of the county to help provide services for seniors and other age groups.


Land Trusts, Working And Raising Together
It is common for area land trusts to work together in their common mission to protect the Blue Ridge mountains and rivers in western North Carolina.

Group Discusses WHS Design Ideas
Watauga County Schools board members, administrators, faculty and staff and county commissioners gathered Monday to discuss their findings after touring three high schools as a part of making plans for the new Watauga High School.


DBDA Plans Urban Artscape Project
The Downtown Boone Development Association, along with local government agencies and business owners, is helping to paint a picture of an urban artscape project.


Yearly Water Allotment Remains Strong
With 2006 winding down, the town of Boone’s yearly allotment for water allocations remains strong.



Local Campaign Financing Reported
Incumbent sheriff Mark Shook has apprehended more campaign funds than any other local candidate as the Nov. 7 election approaches.



Kraut Creek Development Plans Continue
Progress on the Kraut Creek Development continues, as developer J. Douglas Gale assembles a team to complete the project.