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Thirty-Two Competitors, Including Students and Community Members, Recently Gathered at the Year-Old Boone Coffee Shop for a Flipper Frenzy-Style Contest, Driven by Passion for the Classic Game.

"The Appalachian," an Organization Focused on Campus and Community Reporting, Relies on Diverse Funding to Maintain Its Operations and Recognized Journalistic Standards.

The New Single Is the Second Track Previewing an Upcoming "Brother Album" to Her Recent "Wor$t GIRL IN America" Project.

The Astrological Period Spotlights Performers Known for Their Powerful Stage Presence, Dynamic Choreography, and Lasting Contributions to the Music Industry.

App State Defeated East Carolina University 27-24 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Moving to 2-0 on the Season.

A Crucial Phase of the N.c. 105 Improvement Project Commences with Nightly Demolition to Make Way for the New Watauga River Crossing.

Governor Josh Stein Announced $1.25 Million in Federal Funding to Enhance School-Based Health Centers, with the Appalachian District Health Department Among the Recipients Serving Watauga, Ashe, Avery, and Alleghany Counties.

Several Key Initiatives, From Downtown Infrastructure to Appalachian State University Facilities and Housing, Are Advancing with Projected Completions Ranging From Late This Year to 2028.

Mountaineers Secure 2-0 Victory Over Etsu, Marking the Program's Longest Unbeaten Run in Over 15 Years and a Strong 5-1-2 Start to the Season.

The Collaborative Performance of "a Soldier's Tale" Offered a Unique Opportunity for Faculty Members and the App State Community.

Student Groups Are Working to Protect Declining Mallard Duck Populations and Vital Wild Turkey Habitats Through Campus Initiatives and Community Events.

App State Football Defeated East Carolina 27-24 on Saturday Afternoon, Moving to 2-0 on the Season and Securing Its Fourth Consecutive Win in the FBS Series Against the Pirates.

A New State Audit Reveals a Significant Shift in North Carolina Education Lottery Revenue, with Digital Instant Games Driving Growth but Shrinking the Percentage of Funds Reaching Public Schools.

A 58-Year-Old Man, Reported Missing the Previous Week, Died Friday After His Car Went Off Mountain Valley Church Road and Struck a Tree.

The Visit Marks Her Initial Stop in Western North Carolina Since She and President Trump Toured Hurricane Helene Damage in January 2025.

The Watauga County Board of Education Is Set to Review Major Financial and Operational Matters, Including a Synthetic Turf Field Contract and Numerous Policy Revisions, at Its Upcoming Sept. 14 Meeting.

The Mountaineers’ Head Coach Faces New Challenges and Opportunities with 10 New Players and Two New Coaches for the 2026 Season.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A New Restaurant Has Opened on Blowing Rock Road, Aiming to Become a Community Hub with Its University-Themed Atmosphere and Local Appeal.

Students Protest Appalachian State's Use of License Plate Readers as Local Officials Discuss the Technology and Its Implications for Privacy and Public Safety.