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Boone Source

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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.

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Business & TourismBoone Source staff8h ago

Winter Sports and Recreation Shine Across the High Country

A Look at the Local Ski Resorts and Public Parks Highlighting the Winter Season in the Boone Area.

SportsBoone Source staff8h ago

Remembering the Life and Career of Baseball Standout Bob Boone

Public SafetyBoone Source staff8h ago

Storage Building Fire Prompts Multi-Agency Response at Chetola Resort

App StateBoone Source staff13h ago

App State Partnership Recovers Ancient Artifacts During Robeson County Excavations

SportsBoone Source staff18h ago

Baseball Great Bob Boone Passes Away at Seventy-Eight

SportsBoone Source staff18h ago

App State Freshman Tight End Jamel Howse Jr. Scores First Career Touchdown

CommunityBoone Source staff18h ago

Blowing Rock Town Decisions, Nonprofit Grants and Veterans Events Highlighted

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Housing & GrowthBoone Source staff

Boone Launches Good Neighbor Program to Connect Town and Property Owners

18h ago

SportsBoone Source staff

College Football Playoff Expands to Twenty-Four Teams for Twenty Twenty-Seven Season

1d ago

App StateBoone Source staff

App State Scuba Club Trades Mountain Slopes for Ocean Depths

1d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Lawsuit Targets Boone Police Chief Over Child Protective Services Investigation

1d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Six Fire Departments Respond to Early Morning Blaze Along Hwy 194

1d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

App State Defeats Marshall in Four Sets to Close Out Regular Season Road Slate

4d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

Western Youth Network Launches 12th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser

4d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

North Carolina Launches Public Dashboard Tracking Rural Health Transformation Investments

5d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

App State Field Hockey Fall 1-0 to Kent State in MAC Quarterfinals

6d ago

App StateBoone Source staff

Inside the Yeganeh Robotics Lab at App State

6d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

Mosaic Butterfly Bench 'Taking Flight' Coming to Boone Greenway Trail

6d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Unofficial 2026 Election Results Roll in Across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties

Nov 4

App StateBoone Source staff

State Board Keeps Normal Closing Time for App State Voting Site Following Brief Interruption

Nov 4

Housing & GrowthBoone Source staff

High Country Real Estate Activity Slows as October Sales Reach 198 Closed Properties

Nov 3

Business & TourismBoone Source staff

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Opens New Office on King Street in Downtown Boone

Nov 3

Events in Boone

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers Mens Basketball vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Mens Basketball

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PMFreedom Hall Civic Center-TN$

80's Nation Live

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PMThe Premier$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Mens Basketball vs. North Texas Mean Green Men's Basketball

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PMHolmes Center$

Hickory Rave presents DJ Matt Martinez w/Gelli & DankkLoud

Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PMThe Premier$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Football vs. Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Football

Sat, Nov 21 · All dayKidd Brewer Stadium$

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Mens Basketball vs. Longwood Lancers Mens Basketball

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PMFreedom Hall Civic Center-TN$

Sidewinder w/ Doobie Wah

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PMThe Premier$

Gratitude for Carolina Caring

Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PMThe Premier$

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Mens Basketball vs. Kentucky State Thorobreds Mens Basketball

Mon, Nov 23 · 7:00 PMFreedom Hall Civic Center-TN$

Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show - Benefitting Hickory Soup Kitchen

Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 PMThe Premier$

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Mens Basketball vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Mens Basketball

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PMFreedom Hall Civic Center-TN$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Mens Basketball vs. Dartmouth Big Green Mens Basketball

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PMHolmes Center$

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App State Partnership Recovers Ancient Artifacts During Robeson County Excavations

App State

13h ago

Winter Sports and Recreation Shine Across the High Country

Business & Tourism

8h ago

Blowing Rock Town Decisions, Nonprofit Grants and Veterans Events Highlighted

Community

18h ago

Boone Launches Good Neighbor Program to Connect Town and Property Owners

Housing & Growth

18h ago

North Carolina Launches Public Dashboard Tracking Rural Health Transformation Investments

Local News

5d ago

Storage Building Fire Prompts Multi-Agency Response at Chetola Resort

Public Safety

8h ago

Boone Grandparents Navigating Modern Schooling Find Support and Strength

Schools

Oct 27

Remembering the Life and Career of Baseball Standout Bob Boone

Sports

8h ago

Avery County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Property Values, Postpone Data Center Moratorium Hearing

Town & County

Oct 18

Warmer Temperatures Arrive, Rain Expected Midweek in High Country

Weather & Roads

Nov 2

Best of Boone

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Downtown Boone

The vibrant heart of Boone, offering unique shops, local eateries, and a lively atmosphere perfect for a stroll or evening out.

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Appalachian State University Campus

The scenic and historic campus, a major part of Boone's identity and home to cultural events, beautiful architecture, and a lively student community.

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Blue Ridge Parkway

America's most scenic drive, offering breathtaking mountain vistas, hiking trails, and endless opportunities for outdoor exploration just minutes from town.

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Boone Greenway Trail

Miles of paved and natural trails perfect for walking, running, and biking, offering peaceful access to the New River and local scenery for all ages.

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Nov 3

CommunityBoone Source staff

Hospitality House Urgently Requests Cold-Weather Gear and Supplies as Temperatures Drop

Nov 3

SportsBoone Source staff

App State Football Headed to Marshall for Evening Kickoff in Huntington

Nov 2

CommunityBoone Source staff

Watauga Arts Council Announces Holiday Workshop Week

Nov 2

SportsBoone Source staff

Watauga and Avery County Football Teams Secure Playoff Spots

Nov 2

Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

Warmer Temperatures Arrive, Rain Expected Midweek in High Country

Oct 31

Business & TourismBoone Source staff

High Country Sees Increased Visitors, Decreased Spending During Peak Leaf Season

Oct 30

CommunityBoone Source staff

Boone Broten Bags First Buck After Patient Wait

Oct 29

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Grandfather Trail Hiker Rescued by Avery County Volunteers

Oct 28

App StateBoone Source staff

U.s. Senate Races and Key Voter Information for 2026 Election

Oct 28

Business & TourismBoone Source staff

Ftc, North Carolina Lead Multi-State Lawsuit Against Dollar General for Alleged Overcharges

Oct 27

App StateBoone Source staff

Appalachian State Pilot Program Helps First-Year Students Discover Career Paths

Oct 27

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Vilas Robbery, Deputy Shooting

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