Music on the Mountaintop's Ascent Series on Aug. 26 saw seven bands competing for a slot at next year's Music on the Mountaintop Festival. Pictured are The Major Sevens at Our Daily Bread and Homework Mountain at Black Cat Burrito. Photos by Frank Ruggiero
8/27/2010
Album ID: 1064965
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Bafoodus at Koncepts
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Jazz fusion rockers Bafoodus played a smoking show Thursday, Aug. 26, at Koncepts Hookah Lounge in downtown Boone. Check them out at www.myspace.com/bafoodus. Photos by Frank Ruggiero
8/26/2010
Album ID: 1064996
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Mellow Mushroom Meltdown
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Bands, fans, patrons and everyone in between showed their support for Boone's Mellow Mushroom Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Mellow Mushroom Meltdown. The landmark eatery will close its doors Wednesday, Aug. 25, due to lease issues. Photos by Frank Ruggiero
8/22/2010
Album ID: 1061991
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Move-In: ASU Class of 2014 hits Boone
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Appalachian State University's new crop of freshmen hit the streets today, but not before carrying dozens of heavy boxes into their new dwellings. Mountain Times was there for the heavy lifting, the excitement and the tears.
8/20/2010
Album ID: 1061225
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
'Balance' Unveiling at WHS, School Board
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Tuesday marked the unveiling of Holly Fischer's clay sculpture "Balance" at WHS. For the full story, check out this week's Mountain Times!
Also included in this album- photo highlights of Monday's School Board Meeting. Superintendent Marty Hemric honored both Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and the Watauga Education Foundation for their monetary support of the Global Learning Initiative.
8/11/2010
Album ID: 1056089
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
WHS: Day 1 of 180
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Wednesday marked the first day of school for the new Watauga High School and, according to school officials, it went off without a hitch.
8/11/2010
Album ID: 1056422
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
Appalachian Roller Girls donate van to needy family
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The Appalachian Roller Girls aren't just about hitting the rink. They're also about helping the community, as is evidenced by a Thursday gesture. The Girls donated a special-needs van to the family of Hazen Woodring, a 6-year-old Hardin Park student with cerebral palsy.
"This means everything because it means he'll be able to get to school more regularly and he'll be able to go out in the community," his mom, Jennifer Miller said.
Before, he had to ride in a car seat and be physically carried.
ARG was happy to help.
"We are strong women rolling for a strong community," Lisa "Poison Cupcake" Everhart said.
For more on ARG's good deed, check out next week's print edition of the Mountain Times.
8/5/2010
Album ID: 1053187
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
Officially Speaking: WHS Ribbon-Cutting
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Friday was an historic day in Watauga County as a capacity crowd helped welcome the new Watauga High campus with a ribbon-cutting. Before the scissor blades dropped, several state and local officials -- including N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue -- spoke about the new facility. See Monday's Watauga Democrat for more coverage.
Photos by Jason Reagan and Shelby Reagan
7/30/2010
Album ID: 1049665
Photos by Jason Reagan
Perdue welcomes the NEW Watauga High School
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Officials and community members welcomed the new Watauga High School with a standing ovation Friday morning. For the full story, read the print edition of Monday's Watauga Democrat.
7/30/2010
Album ID: 1049587
Photos by Lauren Ohnesorge
New WHS: Were You There?
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The Watauga Democrat staff captured hundreds of photographs of local folks attending the ribbon cutting and tours of the new Watauga High School on Friday. See if you can find your neighbor! Staff photos by Jason Reagan and Shelby Reagan
