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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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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff3h ago

High Country Anticipates Continued Dry Weather, Warming Trend Before Weekend Rain Chance

A Week of Quiet, Mainly Dry Conditions and Rising Temperatures Is Expected Across the Carolinas, with Scattered Showers Possible by Next Sunday.

SportsBoone Source staff3h ago

App State Women's Soccer Claims 1-0 Road Victory Over Marshall

SportsBoone Source staff9h ago

Appalachian State Secures Overtime Victory, Hands James Madison First Loss

SportsBoone Source staff9h ago

JMU Offense Stumbles in Loss to App State

CommunityBoone Source staff9h ago

Valle Crucis Farmer Uses Preparedness to Mitigate Storm Damage

Local NewsBoone Source staff9h ago

Blowing Rock Prepares for Halloween, Highlights Early Voting and Town Services

Public SafetyBoone Source staff1d ago

Georgia Man Sentenced in Wife's AIDS Death Case

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CommunityBoone Source staff

Watauga County Farmers’ Market Crowned North Carolina's Best

1d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

App State Field Hockey Falls to JMU in Close Match

1d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

High Country Families to Gather for "Pumpkin Palooza" at App State

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App StateBoone Source staff

App State Celebrates Fall Family Weekend After Overtime Football Victory

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SportsBoone Source staff

London's Overtime Kick Lifts App State Over Undefeated JMU

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Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

N.c. 105 Culvert Installation Starts Thursday, Traffic Delays Expected

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Business & TourismBoone Source staff

High Country Fall Foliage Invites Weekend RV Escapes

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App StateBoone Source staff

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

2d ago

Weather & RoadsBoone Source staff

Fall Colors Peak on High Country Ridges as Season Progresses

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CommunityBoone Source staff

WYN Launches $1 Million Fundraising Push for New Youth Center

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Public SafetyBoone Source staff

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

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SportsBoone Source staff

Sun Belt Football Secures Landmark Bowl Game in Puerto Rico

3d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

Mountaineers Tapped to Cover Double-Digit Spread Against Undefeated Dukes

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App StateBoone Source staff

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

3d ago

Events in Boone

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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$

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Football vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Football

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PMWilliam B. Greene Jr Stadium$

Halloween Metal Show

Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PMThe Premier$

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Open Enrollment

Mon, Oct 26 · 8:00 AMPlemmons Student Union

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Foundations Program Exhibition

Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AMSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts

ChildrenMon26

Family Story Time

Mon, Oct 26 · 11:00 AMWatauga Public Library

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Teaching to Thrive

Mon, Oct 26 · 11:30 AMApp State Hickory Campus

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Career Readiness Lunch & Learn

Mon, Oct 26 · 12:30 PMApp State Hickory Campus

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Creative Coping

Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PMPlemmons Student Union

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Movie Matinee Monday- A Night at the Opera

Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PM

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YS Reading Tutorials (res. & form req. See Debbie)

Mon, Oct 26 · 3:30 PM

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App State Celebrates Fall Family Weekend After Overtime Football Victory

App State

1d ago

High Country Fall Foliage Invites Weekend RV Escapes

Business & Tourism

1d ago

Valle Crucis Farmer Uses Preparedness to Mitigate Storm Damage

Community

9h ago

Teenager Trapped in Hospital Limbo Amidst Placement Shortage

Housing & Growth

Oct 11

Blowing Rock Prepares for Halloween, Highlights Early Voting and Town Services

Local News

9h ago

Georgia Man Sentenced in Wife's AIDS Death Case

Public Safety

1d ago

Watauga County Schools Superintendent Named Finalist for Inaugural State CTE Award

Schools

Oct 14

App State Women's Soccer Claims 1-0 Road Victory Over Marshall

Sports

3h ago

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

Town & County

Oct 18

High Country Anticipates Continued Dry Weather, Warming Trend Before Weekend Rain Chance

Weather & Roads

3h 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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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

4d ago

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

5d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

Food Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue

5d ago

Public SafetyBoone Source staff

Two Men Face Felony Charges After Fatal Street Racing Crash

5d ago

App StateBoone Source staff

Griggsville Woman Charged with Murder After Alleged Intentional Crash

5d ago

Local NewsBoone Source staff

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

5d ago

CommunityBoone Source staff

Mary Alice Isaacs, Longtime Zionville Resident, Dies at 86

6d ago

SportsBoone Source staff

Mountaineers Fall to Vermont in Overtime Field Hockey Thriller

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