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Health Dept. offers flu vaccine clinics
 Health officials are urging people to roll up their sleeves and prepare for winer, but they are also touting a nasal precaution to fight the flu.



ASU health program helps improve employee wellness, fitness
When the state of North Carolina adopted its Worksite Wellness Policy in February, Appalachian State University was ahead of the game.

Ironmen and Triabetes
 Area athletes deliver message of hope


Grant to help Health Dept. fight childhood obesity
 The Watauga County Health Department’s Appalachian District is getting a healthy serving of grant money to fight childhood obesity.

bullet Share life through Carolina Donor Services
 Part II
Last week, we introduced our readers to Carolina Donor Services, a federally designated organ procurement organization serving 6.1 million people in 79 counties of North Carolina and Danville, Va.

bullet Red Cross issues urgent call for all blood types
While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals.

 

 



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53rd Farm-City honors best of both worlds
 The 53rd annual Farm-City Banquet brought together the best of the urban and rural sectors of the county, with more than 250 people gathering at the Boone United Methodist Church for dinner and awards recognition.




Saying ‘Thank You’ on Veterans Day
 Since 1919, Americans have paused on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Students
watauga WEEKLY

Green Mother Goods donates eco-friendly toys to Children’s Playhouse
 As the holidays roll around again, many parents are faced with a balancing act: how to give their kids healthy



Argentinian educator visits High Country
 Hardin Park School added a new face to its staff, though temporarily, as part of the Fulbright Administrator exchange program.





Celebrating Community
 Neighborhood Yoga celebrates three-year anniversary

ashe WEEKLY


Open House at historical Graybeal home Saturday
 Open House at the Historical Graybeal Home (the former Carl and Evonne Graybeal House) in West Jefferson will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Driver brings full time pediatric care back to Ashe
 Parents tired of driving to Wilkes or Watauga County for their primary pediatric care now have a local option for their children in the form of Sheila Driver





Veterans honored by Ashe County High School chorus
 The Third Annual Veteran Celebration hosted by the Ashe County High School Chorus was held on Monday, Nov. 10 at the high school gymnasium.



Optimist Club recognizes outstanding ACHS Seniors
The West Jefferson/Central Ashe Optimist Club hosted over 20 outstanding young people from Ashe County High School during their regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 6.


JD Boone Chili Cookoff to be held Saturday
Joining in the spirit of a full day of family events in downtown West Jefferson

Books Needed for Christmas Project
 Your books are needed. New books for children for the Christmas Project

 


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