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Wildlife Officer Will Not Be Charged in April Shooting in Wilkes
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

The N.C. Wildlife officer who shot a resident who was hunting turkey in April in Wilkes County will not face criminal charges.

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ASU football to be televised three times on SportsSouth
Written by Mike Kelly   
Thursday, July 02 2009

The Appalachian State athletic department has announced that the Mountaineers have been selected to make a league-high three appearances this fall on SportsSouth as part of the SoCon television package.

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Deep Gap Woman Arrested on Larceny Charges
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

kerry_loyd_001.jpg A Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living employee was arrested Wednesday after investigators believe she stole medication from the company.

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Boone Town Council to Appoint New Council Member in August
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

With the recent news of Liz Aycock’s resignation from the Boone Town Council, Mayor Loretta Clawson said the council would appoint a new council member next month.

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West Jefferson’s Christmas in July to be Held this Weekend
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

cij_7.jpg West Jefferson’s Christmas in July event will be held this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Begin Next Thursday
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

eric_frasure.jpg One week from tonight, the first events of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games will be held.

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Road Safety Tips for Independence Day from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

With the holiday weekend on the horizon, odds are the High Country will see an influx in motorists and tourists.  Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman has a few safety tips that should keep drivers out of trouble this weekend.

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Watauga County Schools to Destroy Non-Current Records of Former Exceptional Students
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

Watauga County Schools will be destroying non-current records of exceptional children.

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Boone Police Chief to Retire
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

The Town of Boone’s Chief of Police, Bill Post, will be retiring at the end of this month, according to one town official.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers’ Programs for this Weekend
Written by Adam Hicks   
Thursday, July 02 2009

Rangers at the Blue Ridge Parkway have several events scheduled for the holiday weekend.

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Wilkes County Man Killed in Boating Incident Friday
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

A fisherman from Traphill in Wilkes County was killed in a boating incident early Friday morning.

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July 4th Safety Tips for Pets
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

Cindy Cafaro, who manages the Pet Patrol Page on GoBlueRidge.net has a few safety tips to keep in mind for your animals over the holiday weekend.

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Boone Police Department Adds Two to the Force
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

blevins_100_copy.jpg The Boone Police Department announced they have added two employees to the force.

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New State Laws Go Into Effect Today
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

With the beginning of a new month, and a new fiscal year for the state, new state laws begin to go into effect.

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UPDATED: Woman Found Dead From Gunshot Wound After Car Chase in Wilkes County
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

State Bureau of Investigation agents and the Wilkes Fire Marshal’s office were looking into a possible arson case on Taylor Lane in Wilkes County on Monday afternoon.

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Boone’s 4th of July Celebration Set for Saturday
Written by Adam Hicks   
Wednesday, July 01 2009

The Town of Boone will be holding an Independence Day celebration this Saturday.

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Appalachian State’s 3-D Cybercampus Continues to Gain Momentum
Written by Adam Hicks   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

aetzone.jpg People around the globe can take classes at Appalachian State University in a three-dimensional world.

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Boone Music Festival Named “Greenest Festival” by Popular Publication
Written by Adam Hicks   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

Boone’s Music on the Mountaintop festival was named the greenest festival by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine.

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Catawba County Murder Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
Written by Adam Hicks   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

543466_1.jpg 46-year-old Johnny Lee Mitchell, the man who authorities believe killed 19-year-old Travis Baker in Catawba County several years ago, made his first appearance in court on Monday.

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Well-known Face Painter Joins Ashe County Relay for Life
Written by Adam Hicks   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

dsc00655.jpg A well-known makeup artist who has worked in the entertainment industry since the early 90’s will be at the Ashe County Relay for Life.

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Watauga County Parks and Recreation to Close Friday
Written by Adam Hicks   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

Watauga County Parks and Recreation office will be closed on Friday July 3 for the Independence Day holiday.

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$20 million to be given to North Carolina health centers
Written by Emily Melton   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

First lady Michelle Obama announced yesterday that community health centers across North Carolina will receive over 20 million dollars in grants.

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Miss Western North Carolina places third in state pageant
Written by Emily Melton   
Tuesday, June 30 2009

jamee.jpg Miss Western North Carolina, Jamee Hunt, was named second runner up in the Miss North Carolina pageant Saturday.

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Boone Mayor Appreciative of Grant Money to Benefit Town Projects
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson said she appreciates the work N.C. Representative Cullie Tarleton and N.C. Senator Steve Goss have put in to improve the town’s water system after the two announced grant money would be awarded to the local government.

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High Country Crimestoppers: ATV Stolen
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

dscn13731.jpg Watauga County authorities are looking for the person or people who stole an All-Terrain Vehicle from a farm in Zionville.

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App State to Begin Monthly Siren Tests
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

Appalachian State University will begin testing its siren warning system on a monthly basis.

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Patrols to Increase on Major NC Highways Over 4th of July Holiday
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

The North Carolina Highway Patrol and local agencies will be cracking down on aggressive drivers during the July 4th holiday.

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Truck Driving School to be Held in Wilkes
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

With rising unemployment rates across the state, several area agencies are working to help put residents back to work.

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High Country Crimestoppers: Cash Stolen from Boone Businesses
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, June 29 2009

Watauga County authorities are looking for the person or people who broke into several businesses at the Shoppes at Shadowline shopping center in Boone.

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