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Boone, North Carolina is located in Watauga County. Zip codes in Boone, NC include 28607, and 28608. More Boone information.

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Fiance of missing Mount Pleasant woman found dead

The fiance of a missing Mount A Pleasant woman has A been found dead, although police say the A investigation is active and they're not A certain the death and the A disappearance are linked.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Watauga Democrat

Sustenance for body and community

As an ailing economy continued to hobble, High Country charities last year saw more hands than ever reaching forward to ask for food.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Watauga Democrat

N.C. 105 reopens after...

No one was seriously injured in a series of wrecks involving seven vehicles that shut down N.C. 105 South for two hours Thursday morning, according to Trooper Michael Goldsmith of the N.C. Highway Patrol.

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The Mountain Times

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band backs into Boone

One of the Southeast's favorite funk institutions, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, brings it back home to Boone, stopping at Legend's for a show on Thursday, Feb.

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The Mountain Times

Gringo Star on the rise

The Gringos' star is rising. Brothers Nick and Peter Furgiuele have seen their psychedelic garage rock band soar in the press and the international music circuit over the past year, but playing a hometown show has never lost its luster.

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The Mountain Times

Frozen in Time

'The Artine & Teddy Artinian Self-Portrait Collection' is on display through March 24 at ASU's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.

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The Mountain Times

Punch Brothers hit Farthing Feb. 17

Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile, will perform Feb. 17 in Boone, as part of Appalachian State University's 2011-12 Performing Arts Series.

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Watauga Democrat

Watauga's Relay For Life kicks off for 2012

For the eighth year in a row, Della Presnell, left, with Relay co-chairwoman Kathy Idol, receives an award for the individual raising the most money during the 2011 Relay For Life in Watauga County.

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The Mountain Times

Alta Vista Valentines

Lost your heart for Valentine's Day this year? Maybe a gift that is unique and handmade will bring some cheer, or maybe even a gift for yourself or for your loved ones.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Winston-Salem Journal

Road widening starts in Blowing Rock

Work has started on the widening of U.S. 321 through Blowing Rock, a project both dreaded and anticipated for decades, with crews cutting trees and clearing roadsides this week.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Watauga Democrat

Winter snowfall one-third average

When the groundhog saw his shadow Thursday, he promised six more weeks of winter.

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Watauga Democrat

Police arrest two suspected burglars

Boone police arrested two Asheville residents Tuesday in connection with a break-in on Sunset Drive, as well as a third person on drug charges.

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Watauga Democrat

Always Shining

It's no secret that young people often feel misunderstood and alone and want nothing more than to "belong" - to someone, something or somewhere.

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Watauga Democrat

All about the heart

Rachel Tucker invites the public to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of her life-saving heart transplant at Son's Light Coffee House in Boone on Valentine's Day.

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Watauga Democrat

Murder trial set to begin in Boone

A capital murder trial is set to begin this week in Boone for John Richard Gray, the man accused of killing a local pawn shop clerk in 2008.

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Watauga Democrat

A vision for Boone Park

The majority of people who live in or visit Boone may know about the Horn in the West amphitheater and surrounding facilities - but how often do they utilize them? That's what a steering committee working to redevelop the town-owned properties, known collectively as Daniel Boone Park, wants to know.

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Watauga Democrat

Men must - step up' to help end sexual violence

As the new primary prevention intern at OASIS, Appalachian State University senior Cheston Harris wants to raise awareness about sexual violence - especially among college men.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

Watauga Democrat

Reception tonight welcomes Twin Rivers student artists

A quilt of faces: That's what you can expect today at the Jones House in downtown Boone as Two Rivers Community School showcases its art for the community.

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Winston-Salem Journal

40-year-old unsolved triple murder still haunts law enforcement

Forty years ago, in a howling snowstorm that covered tracks and swallowed screams, three members of a family were killed in a brutal case that's still unsolved.

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Watauga Democrat

Groundhog issues winter...

Sugar Grove Slim made his annual appearance at the Watauga Democrat office - a Groundhog's Day tradition.

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