Watauga Relay Places 2nd In Nation
Falling short of first place for the first time in six years in its population group in the nation, Watauga County’s Relay For Life has nothing to be ashamed of in its $286,553.19 total amount raised during 2006.

Foxx To Face A Democratic Congress
Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx will face several changes when she returns to Congress, not the least of which will be the fact that her party is no longer
in power.

Steep Slope Regulations: Proposed Vs. Passed
It’s been more than a month since the Boone Town Council adopted regulations for steep slope development and view-shed preservation amid a landslide of controversy.

Planning Commission Approves Items During Public Hearing
The Boone Area Planning Commission recommended approval for four of the items from last week’s quarterly public hearing.

ABCs Of Public Education
Watauga Schools Receive Accountability Results

Planners: Balloon Plan Is Full Of Hot Air
The Boone Area Planning Commission deflated a text amendment to regulate the commercial use of balloons.

Parkway Officials Plan Public Meetings
The future of Moses H. Cone Park and Manor will be the subject of two public meetings, Blue Ridge Parkway officials said last week.

Political Analyst Discusses Recent Elections
The Democratic victory locally and nationwide last week will likely lead the nation’s political heart back to the center a local political analyst says.

ASU’s Wine Program Receives Grant
2006…ahh, it was a good year for Chateau ASU.

Visitor’s Jeep And Dog Stolen In Blowing Rock
South Carolina resident Jennifer Kembrell visited Watauga County to revisit pleasant memories from years past.

Ginn Holds Property Sale At Laurelmor
Ginn Clubs & Resorts held a property sale that may have broken state records for the value of resort property sold in a single day.

Golden Corral Honors Veterans (stand alone photo)