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Watauga BOE approves tuition plan
Out-of-county students can apply for waivers

ASU trustees OK tuition, fee hike
University approves new research initiative

Condo developer withdraws plans after BOA review
A proposed Boone condominium project went back to the drawing board Monday.

Register: Property transactions down a third
The conventional wisdom that says High Country real estate is immune to the effects of a national recession

DENR opens ‘green’ gifting ideas
State suggests ways to conserve during holidays

Appalachian’s winter commencement to be held Dec. 21
More than 1,000 students will receive their degrees during
commencement Dec. 21 at Appalachian State University.

Climbing
County jobless stays low but region expected to spike amid recession

Peacock receives Golden Eagle Award
Bird of a different feather

Hearing will help shape local road construction
The Rural Transportation Advisory Committee of the High Country Rural Transportation Planning Organization will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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

Deep Gap Clowning
Volunteer fire department holds annual Christmas gathering

Planting a tree plan
Experts address town forestry issues

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

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