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Area flood maps pour out new data
Watauga County’s new flood maps are available for public review and comment.

Project Lifesaver signals new way to track lost patients
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office hosted Project Lifesaver training this week.

An Ashe tree for the Bushes
Area fir headed for White House

Economic downturn cuts off new funds for non-profits
As the economy remains at the forefront of national concern, another sector finds itself in dire need without any option of a governmental bailout.

Piling up
Watauga schools will use Dec. 19 as make-up after five missed days

Change in Plans
Boone parade start moved to 9 a.m.

Dreaming of a GREEN CHRISTMAS
Local tree growers keep selling despite economic slowdown

Dollar Detour
State budget cuts delay Boone bypass plan

‘I solemnly swear’
Commissioners take oath of office

Watauga tied for lowest state jobless rate
Watauga County is tied for lowest in the state for unemployment, bucking a statewide trend of rising unemployment rates.

Hearing will help shape local road construction

Watauga Schools awarded $150,000 dropout-prevention grant
The Watauga County Schools system has been awarded a Dropout Prevention Grant of $150,000 by the North Carolina General Assembly’s Committee on Dropout Prevention.

Yes, WeCAN jam
Weekly music session will help heat up needy homes

Grandfather Mountain announces Dollar Days food drive
Due to a shortage of donations and an immediate need at food banks, Grandfather Mountain is adding an extra way for those who work and reside in the High Country to take advantage of Dollar Days.

School system gets bus-driving classes in gear
School bus driver training will be offered at Parkway School
Dec. 15-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Toy drive set for ASU campus through Dec. 5
Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff at Appalachian State University is
organizing a toy drive this holiday season.

Blowing Rock Boards Now Accepting Applications
Are you interested in the future of our community? Do you have some extra hours to volunteer? Would you like to serve on one of Blowing Rock’s municipal boards?