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Appraisers suspended over county land deal

New WHS, Watauga, Zoning & Politics — EDITOR on September 18, 2009 at 7:30 am

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QkdNftel7YI/SZmXT8fXaII/AAAAAAAAB6Y/XtS317CvRZI/s320/09-0116-324annotated+.psd.jpgBy: Scott Nicholson
Three appraisers involved in county purchases of property assembled for the new high school tract had their licenses suspended by a state board.

The North Carolina Appraisal Board’s August bulletin announced the disciplinary actions against Hope W. Teaster, Pattie J. Tennille and David R. Roberts.

According to the bulletin and consent order, Roberts performed four appraisals for Watauga County in 2006. Roberts’ appraisal was for a 59-acre tract, valued at $60,000 an acre and noted the “highest and best use” of the property was retail, office or possible multi-family development, though the Town of Boone zoning at that time wouldn’t have allowed those uses. The appraisal board determined the appraisal was based on “an undisclosed hypothetical condition or extraordinary assumption.” The bulletin also said that Roberts hadn’t noted a prior sale of the property in 2004.

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County landfill to create electricity

Building, Environment — EDITOR on September 18, 2009 at 7:27 am

By: Scott Nicholson
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners gave the go-ahead for a gas-to-electricity project at the former county landfill Tuesday night.

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Blue Ridge Electric Offers Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

Environment, Future Development — EDITOR on September 18, 2009 at 7:25 am

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Water heating in your home uses a large portion of electricity and is preceded in energy consumption only by air heating and cooling systems. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, using a solar water heating system in conjunction with a backup electric heater can cut costs by 50 percent. Though it may take several years to recoup the initial outlay at the time of purchase, recovery of this cost can be facilitated by taking advantage of a $500 rebate from Blue Ridge Electric, along with progressive tax credits from the federal and state government.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet returns May 19 - Boone Mountain Times
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:01 GMT -

Boone Mountain Times
Operation Medicine Cabinet returns May 19
Boone Mountain Times
Operation Medicine Cabinet volunteers, including representatives from Boone Drug, Watauga County Sheriff's Office and the Watauga office of the NC Cooperative Extension, man a collection center at a previous event. Operation Medicine Cabinet allows ...

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Book festival comes to Blowing Rock Aug. 3-4 - Boone Mountain Times
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:00 GMT -

Book festival comes to Blowing Rock Aug. 3-4
Boone Mountain Times
Friends of the Watauga County Public Library will host the first High Country Festival of the Book at Meadowbrook Inn in Blowing Rock on Aug. 3 and 4. The High Country Festival of the Book will bring 30 acclaimed authors to the High Country to ...

Watauga defies state on amendment vote - Boone Mountain Times
Thu, 10 May 2012 16:42:36 GMT -

Boone Mountain Times
Watauga defies state on amendment vote
Boone Mountain Times
By Kellen Moore (kellen.moore@mountaintimes.com) Watauga County is one of seven NC counties in which a majority of voters opposed Amendment 1. The others are Orange, Buncombe, Durham, Chatham, Mecklenburg and Wake counties. A majority of North Carolina ...

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Southern Accent hosts fellowship celebration - Boone Mountain Times
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:16 GMT -

Boone Mountain Times
Southern Accent hosts fellowship celebration
Boone Mountain Times
By Sherrie Norris (sherrie.norris@mountaintimes.com) For more than half of its 19-year existence, the High Country-based and well-loved bluegrass gospel group known as Southern Accent has hosted an annual celebration that brings its fans and fellow ...

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Ashe seniors prepare for High Country Games in Watauga - Jefferson Post
Thu, 03 May 2012 02:18:11 GMT -

Ashe seniors prepare for High Country Games in Watauga
Jefferson Post
by By Linda Burchette A group of spirited senior citizens in Ashe County understand this as they prepare for the annual High Country Senior Games, starting May 18 in Watauga County. In their 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s, these seniors will be tossing ...

The downtown Boone post office, built in 1938, will continue to retail ... - Watauga Democrat
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:37:39 GMT -

Watauga Democrat
The downtown Boone post office, built in 1938, will continue to retail ...
Watauga Democrat
by Anna Oakes With the Wednesday announcement that the US Postal Service has adopted a new strategy for preserving post offices throughout rural America, a North Carolina USPS official confirmed the downtown Boone post office is no longer in danger of ...

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Temptation is hiding in your medicine chest - Watauga Democrat
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:13:29 GMT -

Temptation is hiding in your medicine chest
Watauga Democrat
In what amounts to an amnesty day — Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman says no questions will be asked of those who turn in the medications — twice a year in May and October, High Country Operation Medicine Cabinet has to date removed more than ...

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Businesswoman and philanthropist receives honorary doctorate from Appalachian - Appalachian State University
Mon, 14 May 2012 15:25:28 GMT -

Appalachian State University
Businesswoman and philanthropist receives honorary doctorate from Appalachian
Appalachian State University
BOONE—Among the people receiving degrees from Appalachian State University this weekend was a distinguished businesswoman known for her philanthropy in North Carolina, Florida and New York. Bonnie Schaefer of Blowing Rock and Florida received an ...

Rock-n-Roar - Boone Mountain Times
Thu, 03 May 2012 15:39:21 GMT -

Rock-n-Roar
Boone Mountain Times
By Jamie Shell (jamie.shell@averyjournal.com) The High Country's largest and loudest biker extravaganza returns, and it's bigger and better than ever. The roar of engines and the sounds of classic rock and roll bands will fill the air for Boone Bike ...

NC passes amendment — but not Watauga - Watauga Democrat
Wed, 09 May 2012 03:22:57 GMT -

NC passes amendment — but not Watauga
Watauga Democrat
by Kellen Moore A majority of North Carolina voters are “for” a constitutional amendment stating that the marriage of one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state. As of 11:15 pm Tuesday, ...

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