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Vatican urges against road rageYesterday, the Vatican addressed pastoral needs of motorists, telling motorists to be charitable to others on the highways and refrain from road rage.
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New River Zoo can reopen, Commissioners say

Ashe County Commissioners have decided to allow the New River Zoo to reopen after two animal attack incidents forced it to close.

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‘Suspected embezzlement’ at Mayland Community College

Mayland Community College has found discrepancies in receipted monies for some Continuing Education classes.

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Year-long burglary string ends in nine arrestsAccording to Ashe County Sheriff James Williams, nine men are responsible for 25 separate larcenies from March 16, 2006 to May 2 of this year.
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Kid hits car- Benefit Saturday

An update on a story we brought you in May: 10-year-old Tyler, the child who ran into a car in the parking lot of a local restaurant on May 3, faces a long road to full recovery.

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SBI completes investigation into January shooting

An Avery County deputy has been cleared of any wrongdoing in connection with the fatal shooting of Harry Lowman Jr. of Pilot Road.

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Sugar Mountain Annexation on the agenda

Today at 5 in Sugar Mountain, last month’s decision by Judge James Downs is on the agenda.

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Relay for Life totals- won’t be finalized until AugustWhile totals from Friday’s Relay for Life will not officially be in until August, over $250,000 has already been deposited in the bank. Full Story

The Little Mermaid makes a splash in Boone

Hailed as a fresh look at an age-old favorite, The Little Mermaid will be presented at Watauga High School’s Ross Auditorium on June 22 and 23.

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Face the Giants at First Baptist Church of Boone

First Baptist Church of Boone is hosting the Facing the Giants Rally today at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

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