Boone Source — Local News

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

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

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

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

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.

The Student Organization Plans More Outdoor Excursions and Competitive Opportunities for Members This Year, Emphasizing Skill Development and Community Building.

The Annual Downtown Event Celebrates Traditional Street Performance Alongside Contemporary Arts, Offering Diverse Experiences for All.

The Student Organization Emphasizes Community, Cultural Celebration, and Support for All Students, Particularly Those of Latin and Hispanic Heritage.

Governor Josh Stein Orders Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Victims, Families, and First Responders of the 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

App State's Latin Hispanic Alliance Provides a Welcoming 'Familia' and Celebrates Heritage Through Campus Events.

A Recent Transfer of 60 Acres, Designated by NC State Parks as “critical,” Grows the Protected Area in the High Country to 1,270 Acres.

The App State Chapter of the International Women's College Magazine Provides a Space for Friendship, Professional Development, and Non-Judgmental Exploration of Issues for Students.

Appalachian State University Students Protest the Campus and Town's Use of Automated License Plate Readers, While Mayor George and Boone Police Explain Their Limited Deployment and Policy.

Q'pasa Appalachia and the Immigrant Justice Coalition Provide Resources and Foster Trust, Navigating Evolving Immigration Policies.

Rising Housing Costs and Family Needs Are Prompting Some Appalachian State University Professors to Travel Over 100 Miles to Campus, Leading to New Faculty-Driven Support Networks and Highlighting On-Campus Housing Initiatives.

Entering His Second Year, Head Coach Chad Sutton Faces New Challenges and Opportunities with 10 New Players and Two New Coaches for the 2026 App State Women's Volleyball Season.

The Student Organization Is Planning More Outdoor Excursions and Competitive Events This Year, While Fostering Community Among Climbers of All Skill Levels.

The Local Skate Park, Zionville Ramp Company, Sustained Damage From a Drunken Driving Incident but Anticipates Full Operation by Late October with Significant Community Support.

Watauga County Recently Unveiled an Americans with Disabilities Act-Compliant Skybridge, Picnic Shelter, and Expanded Parking at the Popular Local Destination.

Amid Rising Stress, Substance Abuse, and Specific Demographic Vulnerabilities, Colleges Face Questions About the Adequacy of Mental Health Resources and Support for Students with Suicidal Ideation.

Nine Emergency Organizations Collaborated on Saturday Afternoon to Extricate an Injured Individual From the Challenging Lost Cove Trail.

A Collaboration Between Local Organizations Brought Authentic Hispanic and Latin Culture to the High Country, Featuring Music, Dance, and a Community Salsa Contest.

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

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

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