The Tune of $2,000

Cheers from Peers

Burgers Under Construction

Kiwanis cancel fundraiser

HHC announces Feinstein Challenge 2008
In its ongoing efforts to keep the High Country adequately nourished, the Hunger and Health Coalition (HHC) is always in search of creative ways to meet it goals and increase its resources.

Area flower grower elected to national board
Susan Wright, owner of Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery of Watauga and Ashe counties, was recently elected

Tim Holland named Realtor of the Year
It came as no surprise to anyone but Tim Holland when he was named Realtor of the year by the Avery-Watauga Association of Realtors.

Can you spell ‘Fundraiser?’
Chamber’s Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups a capricious success

Johnson inducted into NHS
Brooke Johnson, a senior at Appalachian State University, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi.

MTP staffers recognized
Two members of the Watauga Democrat news staff took home awards from the North Carolina Press Association during the Feb. 28 awards ceremony honoring excellence in the state’s newspapers.

Salvation Army opens new store in Boone
Inclement weather did little to dampen community spirits as evidenced by the crowd at Saturday’s grand opening celebration of the new Salvation Army Family Store in Boone.

Programs for Kids and Parents at Children’s Playhouse
The Children’s Playhouse, the High Country’s only indoor/outdoor play space for families, recently announced its spring line-up of programs for kids and adults.

Seed Swap in Ashe County Saturday
This year, Cooperative Extension and partners are planning a Seed Swap & Growers School to take place on Saturday, March 15, at Ashe Family Central in Jefferson.

Johnson earns ASU Psi Chi induction
Brooke Johnson, a senior at Appalachian State University, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi.

Hail to the new chief
Grogan lands W.J. police chief job as search leads home

In Their Easter Bonnets
The kids of the Tuesday morning story time group had an egg-cellent time at the Ashe County Library last week.

St Pat's Day: not just for the Irish!
St. Patrick's Day Trivia

Home schoolers serenade seniors at Seagraves
Home-schooled young people from Ashe County gave the residents of Seagraves Nursing Home a treat recently.

Campbell is Optimists' top Lt. Governor for 2006-2007
The West Jefferson-Central Ashe Optimist Club met on March 6 at Smoky Mountain Barbecue.

Jefferson Landing real estates sales for '07
Real estates sales at Jefferson Landing on the New River totaled $12 million in 2007, announced sales manager Jimmy Miller.

Appalachian Foundation for Learning Awards $1500 to Two Rivers Community School
The non-profit Appalachian Foundation for Learning awarded a $1,500 grant in late February to Two Rivers Community School