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Boone Source is an independent local news publication covering Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Watauga County in the North Carolina High Country: town and county government, Appalachian State University, Watauga County Schools, business and tourism, weather and roads, public safety, sports, and community life. Stories are drafted with AI assistance from public records, official releases and reporting, and reviewed by an editor before publication.

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Two Appalachian State Sophomores Recently Completed a Month-Long Expedition to Tanzania That Included Reaching Africa's Highest Peak, Delivering Humanitarian Aid, and Exploring the Region.

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App State Secures Its Fourth Win in Five Games with a Strong Offensive Performance and a Wire-To-Wire Lead on Thursday.

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Q’pasa Appalachia and the Immigrant Justice Coalition Are Fostering Community and Educating Residents, Even as New State Laws Impact Local Immigration Enforcement.

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An August Incident on Sanford Mall Involving a Student, a Street Preacher, and an Arrest Has Brought Long-Standing Discussions About First Amendment Rights at Public Universities to the Forefront.

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Kevin Phillips Faces Aggravated Domestic Assault and Elder Abuse Charges Following an Incident in Johnson County, Tennessee, with Authorities Planning His Transfer From Watauga County.

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A 200-Degree Aerial Walkway, Picnic Shelter, and Expanded Parking Area Were Added to the Beloved High Country Park in June, Enhancing Visitor Experience.

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