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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.

**boone & App State Community Events | Watauga County |
App State

Boone and Appalachian State Present Diverse Array of Community and Campus Events

From Arts and Wellness to Collegiate Sports, a Variety of Free and Open Activities Are Scheduled This Week for Students and Residents.

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App State Sets New Enrollment Record, Fall 2026 | Boone
App State

App State Sets New Enrollment Record for Fall 2026

Appalachian State University Reports Its Largest-Ever Populations of Online, Graduate, Transfer, and First-Generation Students, Reaching 21,308 for the Current Academic Year.

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Boone Gas Prices Hit $3.86 | Boone Source: Watauga County
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High Country Gas Prices Rise to $3.86, NC Average up a Dollar From Last Year

Boone-Area Regular Unleaded Prices Climbed 17 Cents Since Late July, Driven by Volatile Oil Markets Stemming From Geopolitical Conflict.

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App State Belk Library at Renaissance Faire | Boone
App State

Belk Library Brings Resources to Light at Renaissance Faire

Belk Library and Information Commons Hosted Its Annual Open House, Inviting Students and the Public to Explore Diverse Services, From Writing Assistance to Music Collections, in a Medieval-Themed Setting.

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App State FH Beats Davidson | Boone Source & Watauga News
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Mountaineer Field Hockey Secures Road Victory Over Davidson

App State Defeats In-State Foe 2-0 After a Defensive Battle, Extending Their Winning Streak.

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App State Field Hockey Suffers First Loss | Boone Source
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Appalachian State Field Hockey Suffers First Loss of Season in Close Matchup

The Mountaineers Fell 2-1 to American University After Conceding a Late Goal in the Nation's Capital, Ending Their Undefeated Streak.

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NC Drought Stalls; High Country Steady | Boone & Watauga
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Drought Improvement Stalls Across North Carolina; High Country Status Holds Steady

The Latest Update From the North Carolina Drought Management Council Shows a Reversal of Recent Gains Statewide, Though Local Conditions Remain Consistent.

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Boone Source: Retreat at Boone Donates to Casting Bread
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The Retreat at Boone Donates $10,000 to Local Food Nonprofit Casting Bread

The New Luxury Student Housing Development Has Provided Funds to the Blowing Rock Organization, Which Recently Completed Renovations After Sustaining Hurricane Damage.

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Statesville Woman Dies in NC 105 Crash | Boone Source
Public Safety

Fatal Collision on NC 105 Claims Statesville Woman's Life

A Two-Vehicle Collision Thursday Afternoon Near Dove Acres in Watauga County Resulted in the Death of a 21-Year-Old Driver.

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Boone Council to Weigh Housing & Mural | Boone Source
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Boone Council to Weigh State Workforce Housing Program, Hellbender Mural Expansion

A State Initiative Offering Millions for For-Sale Homes in Watauga County and a Proposed Addition to a Downtown Art Piece Are on the Agenda for Wednesday's Meeting.

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**boone Source: Watauga County Halts Data Center |
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Watauga County Halts Data Center Construction

Commissioners Unanimously Approved a One-Year Moratorium to Study Impacts on Local Utilities and Environmental Resources, Echoing a Similar Measure in Boone.

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App State Mountaineers Dominate - Boone & Watauga County
App State

Mountaineers Open Season with Resounding Victory

App State Football Defeated Maine 55-3 in a Dominant Home Opener at Kidd Brewer Stadium, Marking a Significant Win for Head Coach Dowell Loggains' Second Season.

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App State Records & Campus Updates | Boone Source News
App State

App State Sets Enrollment Records, Trustees Review Campus Developments

The University Welcomes Its Largest Online, Graduate, Transfer, and First-Generation Student Populations This Fall, While Trustees Toured New Facilities and Prepared for the Football Season Opener.

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