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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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Business & TourismBoone Source staff5h ago

High Country Sees Increased Visitors, Decreased Spending During Peak Leaf Season

Despite a Slight Increase in Tourists, Economic Pressures Led to More Frugal Travel During Boone's Critical October Period, Impacting Local Businesses.

CommunityBoone Source staff1d ago

Boone Broten Bags First Buck After Patient Wait

Public SafetyBoone Source staff1d ago

Grandfather Trail Hiker Rescued by Avery County Volunteers

App StateBoone Source staff3d ago

U.s. Senate Races and Key Voter Information for 2026 Election

Business & TourismBoone Source staff3d ago

Ftc, North Carolina Lead Multi-State Lawsuit Against Dollar General for Alleged Overcharges

Public SafetyBoone Source staff3d ago

Fatal Parking Lot Incident Under Investigation in White Oak

Public SafetyBoone Source staff3d ago

Texting 9-1-1 Becomes an Option in Many Communities, but Awareness Lags

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App StateBoone Source staff

Appalachian State Pilot Program Helps First-Year Students Discover Career Paths

3d ago

Housing & GrowthBoone Source staff

Evolving Rental Landscape Presents New Hurdles for Tenants

3d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Vilas Robbery, Deputy Shooting

3d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Delayed Trout Stocking Begins in High Country Waters This Week

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SchoolsBoone Source staff

Boone Grandparents Navigating Modern Schooling Find Support and Strength

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SportsBoone Source staff

App State, Georgia Southern Rivalry Game Carries High Stakes for Conference Title

3d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Fall Trout Stocking Delayed Due to Environmental Stress, Hatchery Issues

3d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Valdosta Mother Still Seeking Justice After Son Shot

4d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Local Agriculture to Be Celebrated at 69th Farm City Banquet

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

High Country Childcare Sector Struggles with Closures and Funding Gaps

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App StateBoone Source staff

App State Office Secures $35 Million Federal Grant for Rural Students

4d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Man Shot After Allegedly Forcing Entry Into West Jefferson Airbnb, Later Arrested

4d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Blue Ridge Energy Foundation Awards $54,000 in Watauga County Grants

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SportsBoone Source staff

NC College Football Gears up for Halloween Weekend Matchups Across the State

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App StateBoone Source staff

Mountaineers Clinch Overtime Thriller, Hand James Madison First Loss

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Events in Boone

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Football

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PMWilliam B. Greene Jr Stadium$

Halloween Metal Show

Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PMThe Premier$

Jake Shimabukuro

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PMAppalachian Theatre$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Mens Basketball

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PMHolmes Center$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Womens Volleyball

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PMHolmes Center$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Womens Volleyball

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PMHolmes Center$

Amber Autry

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PMParamount Center for the Arts - TN$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Football vs. Georgia State Panthers Football

Sat, Nov 7 · All dayKidd Brewer Stadium$

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North Carolina Religious Studies Association Annual Meeting

Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMSanford Hall

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Asymmetrical: Karen Emenhiser Harris & Al Harris-Fernandez

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Cut Food: Beth Galton

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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U.s. Senate Races and Key Voter Information for 2026 Election

App State

3d ago

High Country Sees Increased Visitors, Decreased Spending During Peak Leaf Season

Business & Tourism

5h ago

Boone Broten Bags First Buck After Patient Wait

Community

1d ago

Evolving Rental Landscape Presents New Hurdles for Tenants

Housing & Growth

3d ago

Delayed Trout Stocking Begins in High Country Waters This Week

Local News

3d ago

Grandfather Trail Hiker Rescued by Avery County Volunteers

Public Safety

1d ago

Boone Grandparents Navigating Modern Schooling Find Support and Strength

Schools

3d ago

App State, Georgia Southern Rivalry Game Carries High Stakes for Conference Title

Sports

3d ago

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

Town & County

Oct 18

High Country Anticipates Continued Dry Weather, Warming Trend Before Weekend Rain Chance

Weather & Roads

5d 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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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

High Country Anticipates Continued Dry Weather, Warming Trend Before Weekend Rain Chance

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SportsBoone Source staff

App State Women's Soccer Claims 1-0 Road Victory Over Marshall

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SportsBoone Source staff

Appalachian State Secures Overtime Victory, Hands James Madison First Loss

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SportsBoone Source staff

JMU Offense Stumbles in Loss to App State

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Valle Crucis Farmer Uses Preparedness to Mitigate Storm Damage

5d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Blowing Rock Prepares for Halloween, Highlights Early Voting and Town Services

6d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Georgia Man Sentenced in Wife's AIDS Death Case

6d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

Watauga County Farmers’ Market Crowned North Carolina's Best

6d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

App State Field Hockey Falls to JMU in Close Match

6d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

High Country Families to Gather for "Pumpkin Palooza" at App State

Oct 24

App StateBoone Source staff

App State Celebrates Fall Family Weekend After Overtime Football Victory

Oct 24

SportsBoone Source staff

London's Overtime Kick Lifts App State Over Undefeated JMU

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