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June 19, 2008 issue
Top News Stories
Drought Update: Drought Is Worsening Statewide
In late April, Watauga County’s drought status was looking pretty good. Watauga had moved into the moderate drought category, a dramatic reversal from last fall when the county, along with most of western North Carolina, was classified in the most severe drought category.
But by June 10, the situation wasn’t looking quite so good. (Full Story)
Watauga, Avery School Superintendents
Retire This Month
The goals of a school superintendent are to manage the school system and to provide leadership according to the school district’s vision. Two women who accomplished these goals—and then some—as school superintendents are bidding their respective districts a fond farewell. (Full Story)
Relay For Life at Watauga High School This Friday
Event Kicks Off At 7:00 p.m.
This Friday, June 20, those tireless volunteers and survivors will come together to celebrate, remember and fight back at the annual Watauga County Relay For Life. (Full Story and Schedule)
- BREMCO CEO Talks Conservation, Coal and Congress at Annual Meeting
- Student Writing Scores Improve Statewide and in Watauga in 2007-08
- National Research Council Releases New Study on Board-Certified Teachers
- Carter, Johnson Endorse Grandfather National Scenic Area Designation
- Gas Drive Offs Not a Growing Problem According to Area Law Enforcement
- Feeling The Burn: 10th Annual Blood Sweat & Gears
- Council, Developers Continue to Butt Heads Over Blowing Rock Project
- OASIS Receives Governors Crime Commission Grant for Legal Coordinator
- Who's For Cricket? Yes, You Too Can Learn to Play, Right Here in Boone
- Ginn VP: Slow Sales at Laurelmor, But No Bankruptcy
- A Kickin' Good Time Had at SCORE Alliance Soccer Camp
- Mountainhome Music Features Breakfast Ballads - The Cook Shack Gang
- FEATURE PHOTO: Rainbow Center Golf Tourney Raises $38,000
- Blowing Rock Shows Interest in Wine and Culinary Institute
- New York Editorial Consultant To Offer Manuscript Advice July 22 and 23
- Local Woodworker Remembers His Work for the White House
- Lees-McRae Presents You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown June 28 to July 19
- Fine Arts and Crafts Award Show at The Great Train Robbery June 28 and 29
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The View Stories
Horn in the West is Sending Out a Message:
You've Got To See This Show!
Summer officially arrives in the High Country this weekend, and with it comes Horn in the West, the historic Revolutionary War drama, kicking off its 56th season. Since 1952, the outdoor drama has been a traditional summer activity in Watauga Country and this year, the Southern Appalachian Historical Society has revamped the show with some exciting new changes. (Full Story)
- Roan Mountain's Festival Marks Peak of Rhododendrons Saturday and Sunday
- Avery Summer Reading Program Begins June 25
- Civil War Living History Encampment at the Banner House Saturday & Sunday
- Free Music in Banner Elk in July and August
- Leading Ladies Promises Nonstop Comedy June 27 to July 12
- A Chorus Line Opens at Lees-McRae June 29
- Monday Night Concert Series Features Four More Shows This Summer
- Meet Bob the Builder at Tweetsie Railroad June 28 and 29
- Bolick and Traditions Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening June 28
- Hunger & Health Coalition Hosts Appalachian Mountain Music Fest June 28
- Gallery News
- Southern Fried Jazz Band Cooks Dixieland Style at the Hayes Center June 30
- Fiber Arts Day in Ashe June 28
- Possum Jenkins Delivers Double Shot of Alt. Country June 27 and 28
- Knoxville Indie Rockers Royal Bangs Return to Black Cat This Sunday
Shelter Stories
A Windmill City Once Again?
ASU REI Finalizes Plans To Install Wind Turbine Near Broyhill Inn
ASU has long been a leader in wind energy through academic offerings and a research site on Beech Mountain, and now a new project will advance the university’s focus on the High Country’s renewable energy. (Full Story)
- Business Spotlight: The Dancing Moon
- Have You Heard the Call of the Whip-Poor-Will?
- Counts Establishes Endowment To Fund Family and Community Developement Programs
- Mast General Store and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Announce Partnership
- Well Permit Fees Increase July 1
- School Bus Driver Classes Offered at Harding Park School July 7 to 9
- Air Travel–-Bad Now and Getting Worse
- Two Rivers After-School Fitness Program Changes Students' Outlook On Fitness
- Kiddo Fishing Derby on Beech June 28
- Association of Realtors Adopts New Name
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