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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.

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Kevin Phillips Faces Aggravated Domestic Assault and Elder Abuse Charges Following an Incident in Johnson County, Tennessee, with Authorities Planning His Transfer From Watauga County.

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A 200-Degree Aerial Walkway, Picnic Shelter, and Expanded Parking Area Were Added to the Beloved High Country Park in June, Enhancing Visitor Experience.

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A New Restaurant Has Opened on Blowing Rock Road, Aiming to Become a Community Hub with Its University-Themed Atmosphere and Local Appeal.

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Students Protest Appalachian State's Use of License Plate Readers as Local Officials Discuss the Technology and Its Implications for Privacy and Public Safety.

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The Mountaineers Defeated Elon University 3-1 on Tuesday and Are Set to Host the Mountaineer Classic This Weekend.

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A Local Skate Park on the State Line Experienced Significant Damage From an Impaired Driver, Disrupting Summer Programs and Pausing Expansion Plans, but Community Support Is Aiding Its Path to Full Recovery.

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