The Watauga Humane Society moved animals Tuesday into its new $2.4 million shelter, located on Paws Way outside Boone. The nearly 17,000-square-foot structure is slated to open to the public Friday, Sept. 30, with a grand opening event later.
9/27/2011
Album ID: 1330659
Photos by Kellen Moore
Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day 2011
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Hundreds of visitors took a trip back in time for 2011's Cove Creek Farm Heritage Day, held in Sugar Grove Sept. 17.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
9/17/2011
Album ID: 1324411
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Solar Homestead departure
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The Solar Homestead, Appalachian State University's entry into the Solar Decathlon, prepared for departure to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 8. For more information on the project or to vote for the People's Choice Award between Sept. 23 and Oct. 2, visit www.solardecathlon.gov.
9/8/2011
Album ID: 1318008
Photos by Kellen Moore
High Country Beer Fest 2011
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The High Country Beer Fest returned for its fourth year last Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center in Boone. Featuring 53 breweries spanning the state, region, nation and overseas, the festival let patrons sample from hundreds of tasty wares, while also offering educational seminars on brewing and food pairing.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
9/3/2011
Album ID: 1316431
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Todd Liberty Parade
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High Country residents and visitors gathered in Todd for the annual Liberty Parade, presented by the Elkland Art Center. Rather than observe on the sidelines, parade-goers are encouraged to participate.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
7/4/2011
Album ID: 1280380
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Downtown Boone Art Crawl, July 2011
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7/1/2011
Album ID: 1279710
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
Hob Nob Downtown Getdown
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Downtown Boone's Hob Nob Farm Cafe hosted its inaugural Downtown Getdown Saturday, June 11, featuring live music from BrownChicken BrownCow and Snake Oil Medicine Show, live art, fire spinners and more.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
6/11/2011
Album ID: 1267527
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
RiverFest 2011
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Appalachian Voices hosted its annual RiverFest on June 4 in Valle Crucis, combining environmental awareness with live music, fun on the river and activities aplenty.
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
6/4/2011
Album ID: 1262839
Photos by Frank Ruggiero
WHS Graduation 2011
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The Watauga High School Class of 2011 graduated Saturday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone. Photos by Dawn Shumate.
6/4/2011
Album ID: 1261881
Photos by Kellen Moore
WHS Senior Breakfast 2011
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The annual Watauga High School Senior Breakfast was held Friday, June 3 at Appalachian State University. The event, organized by senior parents, included selections from the WHS Jazz Band, comments from Principal Michael Wyant, senior superlatives and a performance of "All the Above" by the WHS Senior Honors Chorus. Photos by Kellen Moore.
