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Hospitality House to host hoop house workshop May 22

The Hospitality House of Boone will host a hoop house construction workshop on Wednesday, May 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. Anthony Flaccavento, a farmer and...
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Music in the Valle series begins May 24

It's time to break in those lawn chairs and blankets for a summer of free music in a beautiful park setting. Music in the Valle returns for its 11th season...
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Ride honors cyclists killed, injured on road

Forty-five bicyclists participated Wednesday in the 2013 Ride of Silence in Boone, which honors cyclists who have been injured or...
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Police lead Special Olympics Torch Run

Boone police, Special Olympians and other supporters ran Thursday along Boone streets for the annual Special Olympics Torch Run.From left, Lt. Danny Houck,...
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Rain barrel sale deadline May 31

The deadline to order rain barrels as part of an annual sale sponsored by local government offices is Friday, May 31. The Watauga County Center of the...
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High Country Soccer to host tryouts for travel teams

High Country Soccer Association will hold tryouts for its U10 through U18 boys and girls travel teams Monday through Thursday, May 20 through 23. Travel...
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Local ministry offers Biblical support

For those who are hurting, facing challenges in their lives or dealing with issues that are too big to handle alone, Greenway Baptist Church in Boone offers...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Every 20 minutes, someone in North Carolina is hospitalized because of a stroke.
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Grandfather's new eagles introduced

The public got its first glimpse last week at Griffin and Isis, a pair of bald eagles that are the newest addition to the Grandfather Mountain Animal...
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare honors nurses

As part of National Nurses Week, observed May 6 to May 12, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System on May 7 distributed Nursing Excellence Awards to nurses...
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Parkway students to perform Little Mermaid musical

About 40 students from Parkway School will perform in "The Little Mermaid" musical tonight and Saturday.The performers, who range from first-graders to...
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Special Olympics torch run set for Thursday

The Boone Police Department will participate Thursday in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run, an event designed to raise money...
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ASU greenhouse plant sale May 16-18

The Appalachian State University Biology Greenhouse hosts its annual spring plant sale Thursday to Saturday, May 16 to 18. Hours are...
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Cross-cultural tasting at Ag Center Saturday

Sample distinctive vegetable dishes and celebrate new community gardens in the area at a tasting and cooking demonstration from 3 to 6...
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WWII symposium sets sights on youths

"Connecting the generations" could easily be the theme for the second annual World War II Symposium scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at Watauga High School in...
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Cowboy church appeals to nontraditional worshippers

Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe is on a mission to save souls.
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'Adventurer of the Year' to speak Friday

Mast General Store and ASU Outdoor Programs is hosting ultra long-distance backpacker and author Andrew Skurka at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at I.G. Greer...
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Heavy rains prompt driveway damage questions

The Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation District office says this winter and spring's heavy rains have prompted multiple queries about driveway...
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WHS students shine at SkillsUSA

Seven Watauga High School students led the pack last week at the SkillsUSA state conference, including one who placed first in the state in welding....
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Summer volunteers to repair homes in Watauga, Avery

Watauga and Avery county families in need of home repairs may apply now for free services from the Appalachia Service Project, which will bring volunteers...
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