Watauga Commissioners Approve Hardin/Turner House Demolition, Table Rec Center Decision
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday.
The Watauga Democrat report commissioners discussed the proposed demolition of the Hardin/Turner House property, to make way for a new parking lot for the county courthouse.
The county previously agreed to work with the town of Boone on a solution that would leave the building standing, and a proposed Queen Street parking deck.
According to the report, Commissioner Larry Turnbow said there was concern with the lack of bore samples from the Queen Street site, and without them, there is no firm idea of the project s cost. Turnbow made the motion to proceed with demolition, and the vote was unanimous to accept a $21,300 bid from D.H. Griffin to demolish the house.
Watauga County Community Foundation Recognizes Boone Area Chamber Of Commerce Published: 16 December 2020
The board of advisors of the Watauga County Community Foundation recently awarded the 2020 Spirit of Philanthropy Award to the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Spirit of Philanthropy Award has been a tradition for 15 years at the annual event. Like many organizations, WCCF was forced to cancel this year’s gathering.
WCCF is honored to recognize the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for its leadership in navigating the formidable challenges facing businesses and citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Stephen Poulos, WCCF board president. “The Chamber has gone above and beyond to help keep businesses and local citizens informed of the changing landscape during the pandemic,” he said. “The Chamber successfully connected the dots between the business community, local nonprofits, government agencies and the school system to cultivate economic prosperi
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