| Wednesday, January 7, 2009  BooneWeb Weekend - Here comes some late night snow, tuition going up again and ASU basketball team falls in opener by BooneWeb Blogger (posted: 11/15/08) Glancing at some weekend headlines as what a bunch of losers.
Snow possible this weekend. Winter almost here.
Christmas project helps world's kids. 'Operation Christmas Child began in 1993, and now the organization is starting to get feedback from adults who were blessed with the shoe boxes when they were children.'
Term in Wilkes slaying is life. Freddie McDowell was convicted of killing Drew Lee Howell, 19, on June 29, 2006, at a vacation home in the mountains of Wilkes County.
Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex dedication ceremony Sunday. We thought it was being called the Appalachian Soccer Stadium.
Gas prices under $2. Not yet in Boone, but it's getting there.
Tuition increases possible for UNC-system schools. 'The increase is the lowest in 20 years – the board's finance committee trimmed campus requests for other items from almost $200 million because the sluggish economy is reducing state revenues.'
Cities wrestle with economic bailout request. Oh, what the heck. Free money for everyone!
Voter turnout didn't set record. Many Republicans stayed home.
Drip, Drip, Drip. 'Six agencies illegally scoured Joe the Plumber's records for dirt, including Office of the Attorney General, so that information could be turned over to national media.' Just as long as you're not spying on any suspected terrorists.
NCHSAA Playoffs. Shelby Crest 35, Watauga 14.
A lot at stake for today's ASU-Elon game. SoCon title, home field in playoffs, bragging rights and more.
Seahawks stage massive rally to nip App in OT. ASU lead by 17 with six minutes to go. Then fell apart.
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