Tellabrate Good Times

It’s all in the wrist

Disappointment

He sees you when you’re barking...

Coca-Cola Polar Bear

Scenes from the Christmas Parade

Winners announced in the ‘Home for the Holidays’ flower show
The Watauga Council of Gardens Clubs hosted “A Small Standard Flower Show” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at the Boone Mall.

Fighting hunger one song at a time
Another holiday season means finding the perfect present for loved ones.

Making a List
Santa’s Toy Box enters 22nd year

Extension service harvests new agent
The Watauga County Cooperative Extension Service has hired a new agriculture agent.

Christian Women’s Club plans holiday meeting
The High Country Christian Women’s Club invites all women and men of the area to its Dec. 16 meeting.

N.C. Wildlife Commission offers wildlife-related gifts for every budget
This holiday season, be kind to wildlife and your budget by shopping at www.ncwildstore.com.

Boone adds new paved trail to Greenway
The town of Boone recently completed a new paved extension of its greenway system that connects Hunting Hills Lane.

Planting a tree plan
Experts address town forestry issues

Deep Gap Clowning
Volunteer fire department holds annual Christmas gathering

ASU breaks ground on ed building
The rain and wind could not stop Appalachian State University officials from breaking ground

Parr for the nutrition course
Foscoe man cooks up alternative to energy bars

Boone Service League wraps gifts for community at Boone Mall

Parkway unveils toy bear

Appalachian team wins Juicy Ideas Collegiate Competition
Students from Appalachian State University won first place in the Western North Carolina regional Juicy Ideas Collegiate Competition.

Orange you glad the fruit has arrived?
The Boone Sunrise Rotary Club announced today that fruit orders from Florida Indian Groves is arriving this week.

Q: What has a Buzz, a Fish and loads of questions?
A: The HCCF Trivia Challenge

Submissions sought for quilt competition at Appalachian

Library checks out amnesty program to benefit HHC
The Appalachian Regional Library recently completed its annual Food for Fines week, Dec. 1-6.

Papi's Grill Offers Discount to Customers Helping the Needy
Budd Honeycutt founded the Ashe Sharing Center about 15 years ago.

Planning Board Holds Educational Session, Saves County $200
Traditionally, the Ashe County Planning Board holds their first meeting in December

Blue Ridge District Scouts Gather to Recognize Adult Leadership
Scouts and their supporters of the Blue Ridge District, Old Hickory Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Second Avenue in West Jefferson Renamed Back Street
Second Avenue in downtown West Jefferson, which runs parallel with Jefferson Avenue

Chamber Unveils 2008 Christmas Ornament
A steady stream of people visited the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday morning to purchase the recently released 2008 Christmas ornament.

Last Chance for Shoppers at the Holiday Market
Deck the market with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la!