Boone Source — Local News

App State Defeats Unc-Charlotte 26-21 After Extensive Weather Delays, Extending Its Win Streak Against the 49ers to Five Games.

Gastonia-Based Least of These Carolinas Has Opened a New Hub in Wilkes County, Extending Its Vital Programs and Services to Children in Foster and Kinship Care Across a Broad Regional Area, Including Watauga County.

The Community Is Invited to Avery Square This Sunday, September 27, for “a Time of Remembrance,” Marking Two Years Since the Historic Storm.

Residential Property Sales in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties Reached Nearly 200 Last Month, as Regional Inventory Levels Reflected a National Trend of Increased Supply.

App State Cross Country Continued Its Season with Strong Individual Performances, Preparing for the Upcoming Fire Tower Project at Home.

A Crucial 1-0 Win Against Georgia State in Their Conference Opener Extended the Team's Unbeaten Run to Eight Games, a New Program Milestone.

Residents and Visitors Can Look Forward to Free Meals, Film Screenings, Chess Meetups, a Fall Picnic, Collegiate Tennis, and a Unique After-Dark Mountain Experience.

The Adjustment, Driven by Rising Wholesale Power and Electric System Material Costs, Will Impact Typical Monthly Bills by $7.25.

The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA Warns of Potential Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Locally Heavy Rainfall, Leading to Possible Isolated Flooding Today and Through Mid-Week.

Author Randell Jones Discussed Boone's Travels and Historical Impact at a Book Signing Event Benefiting the Southern Appalachian Historical Association.

Major Federal Changes Will Affect Eligibility, Renewals, and Coverage for Low-Income Adults Starting in 2027.

Shari Rogers Treadway, a Former Nurse, Faces Felony Charges Following Her Arrest in Connection with Her Son's November 2025 Death, Alongside Drug Diversion and Embezzlement Allegations.

University Celebrates Its 127th Year, Recognizes Bell Ringers and Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees, Hosts Regional Alumni, and Highlights New Academic and Arts Initiatives.

New Federal Regulations, Stemming From a 2025 Budget Law, Will Introduce Stricter Eligibility, Work Requirements, and Faster Renewals for Many Medicaid Beneficiaries Across the State Starting in October.

Human Remains Discovered Last Weekend Have Been Positively Identified as Nancy Tucker, 76, Bringing Closure to a Prolonged Search Following Hurricane Helene's Devastation in 2024.

Peggy Lee Cantrell Received a Three-Year Prison Sentence for Falsely Claiming a Destroyed Property While She Was Incarcerated During the Storm.

Major Construction Efforts Across Appalachian State University and the Town of Boone Are Moving Forward, with Key Infrastructure and Housing Projects Expected to Finish in the Coming Years.

Multiple Rescue Agencies Collaborated on Monday to Aid a Juvenile Hiker Who Suffered an Anaphylactic Reaction on the Rock Jock Trail.

The Sept. 9 Meeting Saw Updates on Downtown Development, Concerns Over Howard Street Traffic Changes, and a Focus on Federal Programs to Boost Housing Availability.

The Latest Weekly Update From the North Carolina Drought Management Council, Released Thursday, September 17, 2026, Shows a Broad Reversal of Improving Trends and Increased Drought Severity Across the State, Including for Several High Country Counties.

Jenna Washinger and Annie Stidham Hosted a Recent Episode Centered on Anticipating Jenna's Birthday.

The Annual Event on September 18 at Broyhill Music Center Will Feature Keynote Speaker Dr. Martie Thompson and a Record Number of Faculty Project Proposals.

Melania Trump's Upcoming Visit to Ashe County Marks the Fifth Such High-Profile Trip to the Region in Recent Decades, with Boone and Ashe County Seeing Prior Presidential and Vice Presidential Attention.

Conservationists Gathered in Boone to Advocate Against the Proposed Rescission of the Roadless Rule, Which Limits Development in Wilderness Areas.

A Free Event at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Brought Together Neighbors and Raised Funds for Immigration-Affected High Country Residents.