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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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Eric and Katherine Church's Nonprofit Formalizes Long-Term Commitment to Community Stability with Projects in Avery and Yancey Counties.

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North Carolina's Online Jury Excuse System Left Social Security Numbers, Medical Records, and Other Private Documents Publicly Accessible Until a Recent Fix.

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The Board of Commissioners Approved Proclamations for National Apprenticeship Week and National Small Business Week, While Also Addressing Transportation Contracts, Tax Collections, and School Project Adjustments.

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Officials Are Monitoring the Final Stages of Construction, with Alternative Sites Prepared If the New Facility Is Not Ready for the August 18 Start of the 2025–2026 Academic Year.

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The Long-Term Framework, Developed with Local Input, Aims to Rebuild and Grow the Region's Economy Nearly Two Years After Hurricane Helene, Addressing Pre-Existing Challenges and a Reduced Labor Force.

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The Film, Released September 18, Has Become the Highest-Rated Video Game Adaptation on the Tomatometer, Despite a New Protagonist and Plot Direction That May Challenge Long-Time Fans.

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