The Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative held its weekly Wednesday Conversations webinar Dec. 9, with a focus on defining what traumas most affect Watauga County and how local businesses and the community … According to Wine to Water, the nonprofit distributed 140 food boxes containing an estimated 14,000 meals during the drive-through event. Local Marketplace brings you the best local businesses for your needs in Watauga County. “I’m really very much aware that in talking with them about their heritage and what it was like to live, they’re very aware that the buildings and a lot of parts of their community are no longer there,” Laine said. Watauga Democrat Phone number: 828-264-6397 E-mail: web@mountaintimes.com … The High Country's Top Source for Local News. Success! Watauga County Democratic Party Headquarters 744 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 828-266-5011 Mail to: P O Box 3124 Boone NC 28607 Watauga Democrat’s Anna Oakes recapped the May 7th presentations of research conducted by Appalachian State University students. Please consider making a contribution today to support this vital resource that you and countless others depend on. No matter how he was beat. Available in print on Wednesday. This year, for the first time, a prayer was read from the Quran by Rahman Tashakkori. There was a problem saving your notification. Watauga County Schools are preparing to become vaccination clinic sites. wataugademocrat.com. That’s where the ideas came from.”. The children’s book is one of the projects Roberta Jackson is most excited about. Be Proactive. Share with Us. Those who want to help with these projects can reach out to Laine at delaneylaine@bellsouth.net. A weekday morning newsletter with a list of local news, sports and community headlines. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Freedom of the press is essential to preserving democracy: But a free press isn't free. (Left) Pegge Laine, Betty Grimes and Roberta Jackson (right) in the basement of the Boone Mennonite Brethren Church while at an alcohol inks class. or anything. A quilt trail is a series of freestanding paintings on wood, metal or quilt squares along a route that shows its history. Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Watauga Campus Education. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. “We all have a dream of a better world. Clarissa Hill Cemetery, the historically Black cemetery in Boone, has about 40 to 50 unmarked graves currently, according to Laine. that is degrading to another person. Don't knowingly lie about anyone North Carolina Democratic Party 220 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27603 | P.O. You have permission to edit this article. Watauga Democrat. Another member of the Unitarian community, Earl LeClaire, shared a short essay he wrote called White Hate. The “feast” offered at the conclusion of the online {span id=”docs-internal-guid-8a4f5a4b-7fff-b0fd-a743-38fa2035e545”}{span}24th Annual Service of Unity Jan. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Varying members of faith connect virtually for 24th Annual Service of Unity, By Moss Brennan accounts, the history behind an article. The Watauga Democrat has compiled the following 2020 election articles and videos to help inform Watauga County voters. These include fees at day use parks and … Smells like insurrection. Success! Keep it Clean. Available in print on Wednesday. that is degrading to another person. Avery Journal. Mountain Times. The goal of the Central Appalachia Arts & Cultural Growth Fund is “to elevate arts and culture as transformative instruments guided by equity and justice to reclaim the power of our diversity and unique traditions on the path to healing and recovery of our youth, families, communities, and our futures,” according to its website. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. Published in Boone, N.C. It takes significant resources for Mountain Times Publications' 10 full-time journalists to provide credible, fact-based and ethical journalism in the High Country. Watauga Democrat Today at 11:52 AM Two days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expand ... ed COVID-19 vaccine guidelines to include 65 year olds and … Be Truthful. Keep it Clean. Error! Published in Boone, N.C. No matter how many roadblocks were put in his way.”. Fees that were suspended for COVID-19 will resume for 2021. There was an error processing your request. 16K likes. Mapping the graves will include work with the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery in conjunction with App State students and the Junaluska Heritage Association. The prayer begins: “The face of racism looks different today from how it looked in the past. Watauga Democrat, Boone, NC. Use the 'Report' link on Ashe Post & Times. Back: Pegge Laine and Monica Abbot. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. Members of the Junaluska community who work with Laine view their art submissions at the Pieces of the Puzzle exhibit in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The Watauga Democrat reports Monday's meeting was held virtually, and new members Jason Cornett and Marshall Ashcraft replaced the outgoing Ron Henries and Brenda Reese, while Steve Combs was reelected to the board. “I talked with (the Junaluska Heritage Association) about my ideas. Overt racism is easily condemned, but the sin of racism is often with us in more subtle forms. Home » Community » Organization We Will be Accepting Applications Until February 15, Wautauga County Habitat for Humanity, Boone, NC We Will be Accepting Applications Until February 15 “When the driver told us — it was four of us — to move, three people moved. The children’s book will be based on “Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community.”, “They talk so much about their childhood (in the book),” Laine said. The Watauga Democrat reports administrators are working with officials from local emergency management and AppHealthCare to prepare for community-wide distribution of the vaccine. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. “I think art has made us kin in a sense,” Laine said. The four patterns of racism offered in the Prayer of Elimination are spatial racism, institutional racism, environmental racism and individual racism. Before moving to the United States in 1990, Tashakkori and his wife — who are originally from Iran — said they had heard about Dr. King as a symbol of peace and freedom. Jackson said she is also excited for the last project that Laine has in store: honoring the past lives of Junaluska residents with a focus of mapping and identifying the deceased in the Clarissa Hill Cemetery on the outskirts of town. Share with Us. This day we gather in the love of God and neighbor to examine four patterns of racism in our hearts, and our world systems.”. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 737 talking about this. person will not be tolerated. After the event, Lunsford said people typically stick around and eat food and build relationships with one another. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The third project is a children’s book written and illustrated by an art group in the community that currently works with Laine. Freedom of the press is essential to preserving democracy: But a free press isn't free. New grant for the Junaluska community focuses on preserving history through art, By Moss Brennan WILKESBORO — W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is announcing changes in camping fees, fee collection and passes for the 2021 recreation season. It takes significant resources for Mountain Times Publications' 10 full-time journalists to provide credible, fact-based and ethical journalism in the High Country. I didn’t, I couldn’t. The quilt trail will show the heritage of the community so its history does not get lost, Laine said. Contact us. racist or sexually-oriented language. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. “His message of peace and justice at this challenging time, give(s) us all hope,” Tashakkori said in a prerecorded video. Front: Carolyn Grimes, Betty Grimes, Clara Gordon and Peggy Horton. Contact us. Serving the High Country since 1888. Local students enjoy first day of school. We'd love to hear eyewitness Available in print on Wednesday. moss.brennan@wataugademocrat.com, County denies moving forward on parking deck with town, High Country Cloggers: Local dance group to represent North Carolina at presidential inauguration, 1,000 shots: AppHealthCare and partners provide vaccines at Watauga High School gym. The High Country's Top Source for Local News. “I did as much as I could through phone calls to get their feedback,” Laine said. People were also invited to stay in the Zoom and chat with one another at the conclusion of the event. Local students enjoy first day of school. The Watauga Democrat, based in Boone, North Carolina, originated in July 1888 as a megaphone for the Democratic Party of Watauga County. Alice Naylor, of the Unitarian community, read a poem called Harvest by Nikki Giovanni who wrote poems about the period of segregation and Jim Crow laws. It was just so wrong,” Naylor read. The founder and editor was Joseph F. Spainhour (1850-1939) who, in the first issues, also offered his services as an attorney. Be Proactive. Published in Boone, N.C. “We have to quit being quiet about it and say what needs to be said.”, The “it” Lunsford is referring to is “{span}racism, prejudice, injustice and divisions between humanity.”. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, “We all want justice for everyone and hopefully that came through in the prayers that were offered by the different faiths,” Lunsford said. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. “White hate speaks through human morals that spew malicious lies with tongues that torture the soul.”. Blowing Rocket. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. COVID-19 has delayed the start of each project, but with the vaccine roll out starting in the community, Laine hopes they can begin working soon. Publication Date: 12-31-2020. The evening started off with Mabel Methodist Church Pastor Cindy Lunsford opening with a prayer. The High Country's Top Source for Local News. “I’d like that history to not be lost,” Laine said. Throughout the event, Lunsford offered the Prayer of Elimination from the Sisters of Mercy. Be Nice. racist or sexually-oriented language. If this heritage garden is successful, Laine hopes to create more plots because she believes gardening helps build community. (Left) Betty Grimes and Anitra Ball take an alcohol inks class in the Boone Mennonite Brethren Church. Use the 'Report' link on The Watauga Democrat reports during the January 19 meeting, Commissioners approved Clark Nexsen as the architect for the new school. A weekday morning newsletter with a list of local news, sports and community headlines. With a new grant and arts in mind, the Junaluska community is getting its history preserved and spread through a variety of art-centric projects. Threats of harming another or anything. “We see that in the life of Dr. King. Eager to do their part for the community, Watauga County Parks and Recreation has partnered with local charitable organizations Hospitality House, Hunger and Health Coalition and Casting Bread to provide food for those in need of a helping hand this winter. Watauga Democrat. Recorded songs from the Junaluska Gospel Choir were played at various times and people could be seen dancing and worshipping along with the songs. We'd love to hear eyewitness There was an error processing your request. 1,231 talking about this. The food drive began on Jan. 11, and will continue until Feb. 12. Error! “We would start by growing the things that they grew to be able to live.”. Smells like unfounded fear. According to the report, the first vaccination event will be on Jan. 16, at Watauga High School. Smells like strange fruit hanging from a tree,” LeClaire read at the event in a prerecorded video. Watauga Democrat Today at 5:00 AM The Community Care Clinic — a free clinic providing healthcare to lo ... w-income, uninsured persons in the community — is promoting its adopt-a-patient program. The faiths represented included Christianity, Mennonite, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Baháʼí, and Unitarian Universalist. Trusted local news has never been more important, but providing the information you need, information that can change sometimes minute-by-minute, requires a partnership with you, our readers. The world in peace, justice and freedom.”. No matter how many times he was arrested. The full prayer text can be found at www.sistersofmercy.org/resources/prayer-the-elimination-of-racism/. 1,154 talking about this. With this $20,000 grant, Laine is creating four different art projects with the Junaluska community. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, “One of the things that I read about in the book was that gardening had been a really, really important part of their ability to live because they didn’t have money,” Laine said. wataugademocrat.com. BOONE — With a new grant and arts in mind, the Junaluska community is getting its history preserved and spread through a variety of art-centric projects. The High Country's Top Source for Local News. Freedom of the press is essential to preserving democracy: But a free press isn't free. Photos submitted. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. 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