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As Boone Mayor John Slight retires after 20 years at the helm, find out what candidates are seeking to replace him Nov. 7.

Despite the failure of the $10 million wellness center bond referendum, Fareway still plans to follow through with the donation.

Fareway has pledged $2 million toward the center, which estimated to cost a total of $10 million.

Ahead of a March 1 $10 million bond vote in Boone, Fareway pledges $2 million to Recreation & Wellness Center project and asks locals to vote yes.

Boone City Council member Steven Ray speaks during Thursday’s announcement that Fareway is pledging $2 million toward the construction of a new wellness

Boone City Council member Steven Ray speaks during Thursday’s announcement that Fareway is pledging $2 million toward the construction of a new wellness

Boone City Council member Steven Ray speaks during Thursday’s announcement that Fareway is pledging $2 million toward the construction of a new wellness

A new multi-million dollar recreation center could be coming to Boone, but first, it would have to pass a bond vote.

With a vote of 5-2, the management of Boones water utility services will go to a private company,