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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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SportsBoone Source staff8h ago

Sun Belt Football Secures Landmark Bowl Game in Puerto Rico

The New Transperfect San Juan Bowl Guarantees the Sun Belt an Autonomy Conference Opponent and Represents the Conference’s Most Lucrative Bowl Agreement to Date.

SportsBoone Source staff13h ago

Mountaineers Tapped to Cover Double-Digit Spread Against Undefeated Dukes

App StateBoone Source staff13h ago

Mountaineers Prepare for JMU Matchup Amidst Quarterback Uncertainty and Key Offensive Threats

SportsBoone Source staff13h ago

James Madison Rushing Attack Poised to Challenge Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer

App StateBoone Source staff13h ago

MOMIX Brings Nature-Inspired Spectacle to Appalachian State

CommunityBoone Source staff1d ago

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Roan High Preserve by 372 Acres

App StateBoone Source staff1d ago

High Country Readies for Thursday Night Rivalry as Mountaineers Host JMU

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Priest Family Revival Empowers Women Through Craft

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

High Country Fall Foliage Shifting Peak to Lower Elevations

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CommunityBoone Source staff

High Country Residents Join Statewide Push for Early Voting

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

Food Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue

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Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Two Men Face Felony Charges After Fatal Street Racing Crash

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App StateBoone Source staff

Griggsville Woman Charged with Murder After Alleged Intentional Crash

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

State Board of Elections Reminds Voters to Consult Officials for Accurate Information

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Mary Alice Isaacs, Longtime Zionville Resident, Dies at 86

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SportsBoone Source staff

Mountaineers Fall to Vermont in Overtime Field Hockey Thriller

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

Clocks 'Fall Back' Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Ends

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App StateBoone Source staff

Hundreds of Students Participate in App State Spiritual Event

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

Lightedge Proposes Data Center for Boone Business Park

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

High Country's Highest Peaks See Season's First Snowfall

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

Blowing Rock Eighth Grader Wins Watauga County Spelling Bee

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Boone Boo! Returns to Downtown Oct. 31 with Festive Activities and Road Closures

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Events in Boone

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Appalachian State Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Womens Volleyball

Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMHolmes Center$

Lorrie Morgan

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PMParamount Center for the Arts - TN$

Appalachian State Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Womens Volleyball

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PMHolmes Center$

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Family Weekend Breakfast

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 AMMultiple Locations

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Poverty Simulation

Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AMPlemmons Student Union

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Foundations Program Exhibition

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts

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Chancellor's Brunch Reception

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AMNorth End Zone Facility

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Family Story Time

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:00 AMWatauga Public Library

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Family Weekend Lunch

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:30 AMMultiple Locations

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Asymmetrical: Karen Emenhiser Harris & Al Harris-Fernandez

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Cut Food: Beth Galton

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Mountaineers Prepare for JMU Matchup Amidst Quarterback Uncertainty and Key Offensive Threats

App State

13h ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens Key Sections for Fall Leaf Season

Business & Tourism

6d ago

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Roan High Preserve by 372 Acres

Community

1d ago

Teenager Trapped in Hospital Limbo Amidst Placement Shortage

Housing & Growth

Oct 11

Food Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue

Local News

2d ago

Two Men Face Felony Charges After Fatal Street Racing Crash

Public Safety

2d ago

Watauga County Schools Superintendent Named Finalist for Inaugural State CTE Award

Schools

Oct 14

Sun Belt Football Secures Landmark Bowl Game in Puerto Rico

Sports

8h ago

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

Town & County

4d ago

High Country Fall Foliage Shifting Peak to Lower Elevations

Weather & Roads

1d 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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Town & CountyBoone Source staff

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

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

Woolly Worm Champion Wally Predicts Cold, Snowy Start to Winter

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Local NewsBoone Source staff

Boone Mourns Former Police Chief Robert Zane Tester, Remembered for Decades of Service

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

Freeze Warning Issued for High Country as Cold Front Arrives

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SportsBoone Source staff

App State Volleyball Edges James Madison in Five-Set Thriller

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SportsBoone Source staff

Mountaineers Stage Second-Half Comeback for Road Victory Over Coastal Carolina

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

High Country Under Freeze Watch This Weekend

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Boone Docs Film Festival Enters Sixth Year, Challenges Appalachian Stereotypes

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App StateBoone Source staff

Hundreds Make Public Faith Commitments at Appalachian State Campus Event

6d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

Coastal Carolina to Feature 90s-Themed Uniforms in Upcoming Game Against Appalachian State

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

N.c. 184 Lane Closure Overnight Monday for Culvert Installation

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App StateBoone Source staff

Boone Recognized for Unique Blend of Walkability and Mountain Beauty

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