Boone Source — Local News

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.

The Mountaineers Defeated Elon University 3-1 on Tuesday and Are Set to Host the Mountaineer Classic This Weekend.

A Local Skate Park on the State Line Experienced Significant Damage From an Impaired Driver, Disrupting Summer Programs and Pausing Expansion Plans, but Community Support Is Aiding Its Path to Full Recovery.

The Student Organization Plans More Outdoor Excursions and Competitive Opportunities for Members This Year, Emphasizing Skill Development and Community Building.

The Annual Downtown Event Celebrates Traditional Street Performance Alongside Contemporary Arts, Offering Diverse Experiences for All.

The Student Organization Emphasizes Community, Cultural Celebration, and Support for All Students, Particularly Those of Latin and Hispanic Heritage.

Governor Josh Stein Orders Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Victims, Families, and First Responders of the 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

App State's Latin Hispanic Alliance Provides a Welcoming 'Familia' and Celebrates Heritage Through Campus Events.

A Recent Transfer of 60 Acres, Designated by NC State Parks as “critical,” Grows the Protected Area in the High Country to 1,270 Acres.

The App State Chapter of the International Women's College Magazine Provides a Space for Friendship, Professional Development, and Non-Judgmental Exploration of Issues for Students.

Appalachian State University Students Protest the Campus and Town's Use of Automated License Plate Readers, While Mayor George and Boone Police Explain Their Limited Deployment and Policy.

Q'pasa Appalachia and the Immigrant Justice Coalition Provide Resources and Foster Trust, Navigating Evolving Immigration Policies.

Rising Housing Costs and Family Needs Are Prompting Some Appalachian State University Professors to Travel Over 100 Miles to Campus, Leading to New Faculty-Driven Support Networks and Highlighting On-Campus Housing Initiatives.

Entering His Second Year, Head Coach Chad Sutton Faces New Challenges and Opportunities with 10 New Players and Two New Coaches for the 2026 App State Women's Volleyball Season.