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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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App StateBoone Source staff4h ago

Dayton Cole, Longtime App State General Counsel, Dies at 72

Cole Served Appalachian State University for Three Decades as Its Chief Legal Officer and Was a Dedicated Leader in Boone's Civic and Faith Communities.

Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff4h ago

Fall Colors Peak on High Country Ridges as Season Progresses

CommunityBoone Source staff4h ago

WYN Launches $1 Million Fundraising Push for New Youth Center

Public SafetyBoone Source staff4h ago

FEMA Awards Over $101 Million to North Carolina for Disaster Recovery and Resilience

SportsBoone Source staff1d ago

Sun Belt Football Secures Landmark Bowl Game in Puerto Rico

SportsBoone Source staff1d ago

Mountaineers Tapped to Cover Double-Digit Spread Against Undefeated Dukes

App StateBoone Source staff1d ago

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

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SportsBoone Source staff

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

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App StateBoone Source staff

MOMIX Brings Nature-Inspired Spectacle to Appalachian State

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Roan High Preserve by 372 Acres

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App StateBoone Source staff

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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Events in Boone

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

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PMHolmes Center$

Tangerine Trees w/ String Theory

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMThe Premier$

Molly Hatchet

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

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Watauga County Farmers’ Market

Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMWatauga County Farmers' Market

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Double Reed Day

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMBroyhill Music Center

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Family Weekend Breakfast

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMCentral Dining Hall

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Outdoor Adventure for children and their adults

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMThe Greenway Trail

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App State Hickory Open House

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMApp State Hickory Campus

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Asymmetrical: Karen Emenhiser Harris & Al Harris-Fernandez

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Cut Food: Beth Galton

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMTurchin Center for the Visual Arts

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Foundations Program Exhibition

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts

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Dayton Cole, Longtime App State General Counsel, Dies at 72

App State

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Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens Key Sections for Fall Leaf Season

Business & Tourism

Oct 16

WYN Launches $1 Million Fundraising Push for New Youth Center

Community

4h ago

Teenager Trapped in Hospital Limbo Amidst Placement Shortage

Housing & Growth

Oct 11

Food Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue

Local News

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FEMA Awards Over $101 Million to North Carolina for Disaster Recovery and Resilience

Public Safety

4h 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

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

Town & County

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Fall Colors Peak on High Country Ridges as Season Progresses

Weather & Roads

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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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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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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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