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Three presidents praise Rev. Billy Graham

It was an afternoon of praise and fellowship in Charlotte yesterday, as the Billy Graham Library was dedicated. Three former U.S. presidents were present for the occasion: Jimmy Carter, George Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton.

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New WHS plans have opposition: residents concerned over street closures

Possible street closures to make way for construction of a new Watauga High School met opposition from neighborhood residents at last night’s meeting in the current Watauga High School’s auditorium.

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Crimestoppers seeks dog shooter, alleged thieves

According to Watauga County Crimestoppers, on May 27^th around 8 p.m., someone shot a yellow Labrador retriever that belonged to residents of New Farm Road off Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis.

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Boone Chamber awards businessesThe Boone Chamber of Commerce presented awards to area businesses yesterday.
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‘Ptilopod’ a worthy foe for Ashe boyAshe County’s Josiah Wright competed at the National Spelling Bee. Full Story

Kitty Adopt-a-thon Saturday

Now’s the perfect time to adopt a kitten. The Watauga County Humane Society is having a Kitty Adopt-a-thon Saturday.

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Depression could be linked to concussionsA study of over 2,500 retired NFL players suggested those who had at least three concussions during their football careers had tripled their risk of clinical depression, compared to athletes who had concussion free careers.
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Senate approves budget- againThe Senate approved for the second time a $20 billion spending plan for the next year.
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Capital punishment under scrutinyTwo bills calling for the study of capital punishment in North Carolina were heard yesterday in committee. Full Story

Tuesday accident shouldn’t have happened, sergeant says

More details are emerging in the accident that claimed 14-year-old Christina Renee Royal Tuesday morning.

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