Boone Source — Local News

A Significant Donation of Plan B One-Step Will Provide App State Students with Greater Access to Emergency Contraception for an Estimated Six Months.

Governor Josh Stein Has Ordered U.s. and North Carolina Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former First Lady Dottie Martin, Who Passed Away on September 28.

Appalachian State University Students Participated for the Second Consecutive Year in the Annual Appalachia Service Project Event, Successfully Building a New Home for a Family in Just Three Days.

Millions of Americans Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Will See Adjustments, Including a Cost-Of-Living Increase, Starting This Thursday.

A New Analysis Indicates a Nearly 50% Increase in Filings Since 2022, Driven by Inflation and High Interest Rates.

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Will Give Way to Widespread Rain and Cooler, Fall-Like Conditions by the First Weekend of October.

The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General Alerts the Public to a New Scam Method Where Fraudsters Demand Money Via Barcodes and QR Codes.

A New State Law, Taking Effect October 1, Replaces Physical Registration Documents with an Electronic System, Aimed at Reducing Administrative Costs.

A Recent Survey Reveals That a Significant Portion of Adults Are Engaging in Supplementary Work to Enhance Their Monthly Income, with Various Popular Methods Emerging.

Residents Have Until Friday, October 9, to Register or Update Their Information for the General Election on November 3, 2026, with Early Voting Offering Same-Day Registration.

North Carolina Drivers Will No Longer Receive Physical License Plate Stickers or Automatically Provided Printed Registration Cards, as Directed by the N.c. General Assembly.

An Online Milk-Drinking Challenge Involving Several North Carolina Universities Has Seen Appalachian State University Removed From the Running by Its Satirical Host Account.

A Reopened Investigation at Cornell University and Local Appalachian State Data Highlight Critical Periods and Proactive Measures to Prevent Sexual Assault.

An N.c. Department of Transportation Contractor Is Installing Enhanced Safety Features on More Than Five Miles of Highway Between Blowing Rock and Boone.

During Its Sept. 23 Meeting, the Boone Town Council Considered Housing Proposals, the Future of Town-Owned Properties, and Updates to the Town Manager Position.

Appalachian State's Women's Tennis Team Achieved Significant Success at the Air Force Academy, Advancing to Several Finals and Quarterfinals in Both Singles and Doubles.

A Recent Feature From Educationnc Spotlights How the Regional Program Is Fostering Career Pathways for Students Across Caldwell and Watauga Counties.

Governor Josh Stein Presented a New Framework in Chimney Rock, Detailing Efforts to Rebuild the Region's Economy Two Years After Hurricane Helene, Seeking Substantial Federal Investment for Future Growth.

A Beloved Fall Festival on October 17 Will Bring Thousands Together for a Day of Community, Entertainment, and Fundraising for Local Organizations.

Volunteer Teams From Linville-Central Rescue Squad Returned to Avery County's Elk River Falls Area, Where Ashby Was Swept Away by Floodwaters During the 2024 Storm.

App State Dropped Two 2-1 Decisions Against Ohio University and No. 16 Miami University, Extending Their Losing Streak to Three Games.

App State Women's Soccer Recorded Its Seventh Shutout of the Season, Extending a Program-Record Unbeaten Streak to 10 Games, Despite a Home Tie Against Old Dominion University.

Sheriff B. Phil Howell Announced the Arrest of Lance James Mahala, 27, Following a Pursuit Where Discarded Drugs Were Found by a K9 Unit in Warrensville.

A Publication Identified as Part of a Network Imitating Local News Has Sent Multiple Freedom of Information Act Requests to Appalachian State University for Compensation Data, Syllabi, and Trustee Information.

A Multiyear, $100 Million Investment Has Improved 75 Miles of the Scenic Roadway in Western North Carolina, Enhancing Visitor Access and Addressing Long-Standing Maintenance.