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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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SportsBoone Source staff19h ago

App State Faces Northwestern in Neutral Site Women's Basketball Matchup

The Mountaineers Enter the Contest Undefeated as Northwestern Looks to Snap a Three-Game Skid.

Business & TourismBoone Source staff1d ago

Eight Western North Carolina Diners Maintain Year-Round Schedules Through Winter

SportsBoone Source staff1d ago

App State Women's Basketball Defeats Davidson After Fourth-Quarter Comeback

SportsBoone Source staff1d ago

Ranked College Football Matchup Headed to Stillwater

SportsBoone Source staff1d ago

App State Concludes Postseason Campaign Following Semifinal Defeat

Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff2d ago

Special Weather Statements Issued for Higher Elevations as Snow Showers Continue

CommunityBoone Source staff2d ago

Music, Atmosphere, and Transit in Boone

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App StateBoone Source staff

Student Political Groups at App State React to Midterm Election Results

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SportsBoone Source staff

App State Prepares for Road Matchup Against Marshall in Huntington

3d ago

App StateBoone Source staff

Appalachian State University Program Offers Immersive Craft Curriculum at Penland

3d ago

App StateBoone Source staff

From Military Service to Appalachian State University Classrooms: Dr. Adam Booker's Journey

3d ago

Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

High Country Prepares as First Seasonal Snow Arrives Tonight and Temperatures Drop

3d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

High Country Teams Gear up for Busy Week of Winter and Postseason Athletics

4d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

New Group Steps in to Honor Veterans After Post Disbands

4d ago

Business & TourismBoone Source staff

Winter Sports and Recreation Shine Across the High Country

4d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Storage Building Fire Prompts Multi-Agency Response at Chetola Resort

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App StateBoone Source staff

App State Partnership Recovers Ancient Artifacts During Robeson County Excavations

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SportsBoone Source staff

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

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Blowing Rock Town Decisions, Nonprofit Grants and Veterans Events Highlighted

5d ago

Housing & GrowthBoone Source staff

Boone Launches Good Neighbor Program to Connect Town and Property Owners

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SportsBoone Source staff

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

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App StateBoone Source staff

App State Scuba Club Trades Mountain Slopes for Ocean Depths

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Events in Boone

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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$

World Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker

Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PMJ.E. Broyhill Civic Center$

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$

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Mens Basketball vs. Morehead State Eagles Mens Basketball

Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PMFreedom Hall Civic Center-TN$

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Student Political Groups at App State React to Midterm Election Results

App State

2d ago

Eight Western North Carolina Diners Maintain Year-Round Schedules Through Winter

Business & Tourism

1d ago

Music, Atmosphere, and Transit in Boone

Community

2d ago

Boone Launches Good Neighbor Program to Connect Town and Property Owners

Housing & Growth

5d ago

North Carolina Launches Public Dashboard Tracking Rural Health Transformation Investments

Local News

Nov 5

Storage Building Fire Prompts Multi-Agency Response at Chetola Resort

Public Safety

4d ago

Boone Grandparents Navigating Modern Schooling Find Support and Strength

Schools

Oct 27

App State Faces Northwestern in Neutral Site Women's Basketball Matchup

Sports

19h ago

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

Town & County

Oct 18

Special Weather Statements Issued for Higher Elevations as Snow Showers Continue

Weather & Roads

2d ago

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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Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Lawsuit Targets Boone Police Chief Over Child Protective Services Investigation

6d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Six Fire Departments Respond to Early Morning Blaze Along Hwy 194

Nov 7

SportsBoone Source staff

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

Nov 7

CommunityBoone Source staff

Western Youth Network Launches 12th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser

Nov 5

Local NewsBoone Source staff

North Carolina Launches Public Dashboard Tracking Rural Health Transformation Investments

Nov 5

SportsBoone Source staff

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

Nov 4

App StateBoone Source staff

Inside the Yeganeh Robotics Lab at App State

Nov 4

CommunityBoone Source staff

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

Nov 4

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 3

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

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