Boone Source — Local News

The Boone Town Council Is Scheduled to Meet Wednesday to Consider a Proposed 179-Unit Residential Development, Receive an Update on the Town Manager Search, and Review an Amendment to Water and Sewer Extension Rules.

Regular Unleaded in the Boone Area Rose 29 Cents in a Week to $4.18 Per Gallon, Driven by Crude Oil Climbing Back Above $100 Per Barrel and Unusual Seasonal Increases.

Leading Consultants From Opposing Parties Discussed Voter Data, Negative Advertising, and the Search for Common Ground at a Recent University-Hosted Event.

Artist Aaron Mcintosh's 'Invasive Queer Kudzu' Project, a Community-Based Storytelling Initiative, Is Now on Display in Wey Hall Through October 16.

The Celebrated Fiddle Player Performed a Mix of New and Classic Tunes, Drawing a Standing Ovation and Highlighting the Venue's Role as a Community Pillar.

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.