Boone, North Carolina

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Boone's Biggest Winner Weight Loss Challenge Starts March 30
The biggest losers from the first class, offered in summer 2009, are Kim Henderson on the left and Marty Button on the right.
Search warrant links Pittman to murders of five local women
Investigators have reason to believe Antwan Maurice Pittman was involved in the murders of at least five Rocky Mount women, according to a search warrant filed this month by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation.
Section of U.S. 321 to close Monday, Thursday night
A section of U.S. 321 between Lenoir and Blowing Rock will be closed overnight Mondays and Thursdays for blasting and road cleanup through July.
High Country Heart Breakfast March 12
The 19th annual High Country Heart Breakfast, which benefits the Community Care Clinic this year, takes place this Friday, March 12, at Appalachian/Brian Estates in Boone.
Undercover operation in Boone, NC leads to six arrests
A joint undercover narcotics investigation between the Boone Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Ashe County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit led to the arrest of six suspects.
UNC Helps Establish the First National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis
Betty Isaacs of Boone, N.C., knows all about the chronic pain of osteoarthritis and the impact it has on her life.
NC gov visits Franklin Graham, Samaritana s Purse
Gov. Beverly Perdue visited Franklin Graham's relief organization during a trip to the North Carolina mountains to see what Samaritan's Purse is doing around the world.
Hardin Park Elementary Participates In Read Across America
Students in Maria Nash's first-grade class at Hardin Park strike a pose after listening to stories read by Shannon Isaacs, Boone's Adopt-A-Street coordinator, and Marsha Story, recycling coordinator for Boone.
Watauga Cooperative Extension Presents 2010 Report to the People
Watauga Cooperative Extension Director Jim Hamilton hands Extension Advisory Leadership Council Chair Nancy Reigel a bouquet from Shady Grove Gardens and Nursery in honor of her service as chair on the council.
Mayor Proclaims March Women's History Month In Boone - Governor...
Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson proclaimed March as Women's History Month in Boone and calls on citizens to commemorate and observe the occasion with programs and activities.
Election 2010: Candidate Filing Concludes
Monday, March 15 - Absentee voting period begins Friday, April 9 - Voter registration deadline for May 4 primary Thursday, April 15 - One-stop voting begins Tuesday, April 27 - Last day to request absentee ballot Saturday, May 1 - One-stop voting ends at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 3 - Absentee ballots due Tuesday, May 4 - Primary Election Tuesday, May ...
Cameron Hastings Wins 2010 Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee
Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee winners : Chris Pope, Zebulon Smith, Phillip Goetz, Brittany Stanton, Willis Ellis, Haleigh Wallace, Cameron Hastings and Anna Phillips.
Business Spotlight: The Fabric Familya "Endless Yards of Modern Selections at The Fabric Shoppe
Lovella Lovette, Rhonda Jarvis and Joan Bullings, co-owners of The Fabric Shoppe in Boone, stand behind their 'store mascot,' Bullings' black lab named Jet.
Strong Winds, Snow Hit NC Mountains 24 min ago
Strong winds hit the North Carolina mountains Thursday, creating near whiteout conditions in areas like Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.
Couple arrested for burglary in Boone
A man and a woman have been arrested in Watuaga County, NC for allegedly burglarizing a home.
Business Spotlight: Bayada Nursesa "Keeping Community Members in the Community
JP , client services manager; Jeannie Berry, clinical manager ; and Clint Stevens, client services manager for pediatrics pause for a moment in their busy day.
Indoor Rec Center a Top Priority in Parks and Recreation Plan
The Watauga County Parks and Recreation master plan will guide decisions about recreation facilities over the next decade.
Watauga TDA Moves Forward on Outdoor Recreation Projects
A new organization formed recently in the High Country that is attracting bicyclists of all types and ages to join together to promote safe roads, public access to trails, public awareness and skill development.
N.C. mountains experiencing one of worst winters on record
It's another day of heavy snow, gusty winds and cold temperatures for North Carolina's mountains, but that's nothing new this season for the high country.

City Description

Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, USA. Boone is the county seat of Watauga County and the home of Appalachian State University. The town is named for famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, and every summer since 1952 has hosted an outdoor amphitheatre portrayal of the life and times of its namesake. A statue of Boone (photograph below) is located on the Appalachian State campus near the "duck pond". The statue was sculpted by Appalachian State University art department member the late Sherry Edwards. Garey Durden, a retired Professor Emeritus of Economics at Appalachian State was the body model for the Boone sculpture. Boone took its name from the famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, who on several occasions camped at a site generally agreed to be within the present city limits. Daniel's nephews, Jesse and Jonathan (sons of brother Israel Boone), were founders of the town's first church, Three Forks Baptist, still in existence today. Boone was served by the narrow gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (nicknamed "Tweetsie") until the flood of 1940. Boone is the home of Appalachian State University, a