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News

Three additional App State subcontractors test positive for COVID-19

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Multimedia Editor

May 27, 2020

Three additional subcontractors working on App State's campus tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by AppHealthCare. This comes after 16 workers tested positive May 14. Two individuals are residents...

First COVID-19 related death confirmed in Ashe County

May 26, 2020

An Ashe County resident became the first in their county to die from complications related to COVID-19,...

App State football HOF member Johnny Jennings named next chief of CMPD

May 22, 2020

Johnny Jennings, an App State linebacker from 1987-90, was named the next chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

COVID-19 hospitalizations at statewide high amid reopening plans

May 19, 2020

COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Carolina are at an all-time high while the state looks to move into...

Two additional App State connections test positive for COVID-19, Watauga County total positive cases now 11

May 19, 2020

Two residents of Watauga County with connections to App State tested positive for COVID-19 according...

Gov. Cooper says North Carolina could enter Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening Friday

May 18, 2020

North Carolina could enter Phase Two of easing coronavirus restrictions as soon as Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper...

Phi Mu chapter closes at App State

May 18, 2020

The Lambda Beta Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity ceased operations May 13 due to a decline in chapter membership,...

Sports

App State picks up another OL commitment, adding to the stacked class

Cameron Burnett, Reporter

May 29, 2020

The Mountaineers added another offensive lineman to the class of 2021: Troy Everett. The 6-foot-3-inch 280-pound offensive guard played for Lord Botetourt High School, where he was part of a team that...

WHS football standouts Satterfield, Castle, Bond and Watson make college commitments

May 27, 2020

Four Watauga High School football players from the 2019 team committed to play at the next level. “This is always an exciting time for us as we...

Kyle Busch wins Alsco 300 driving App State branded car

May 26, 2020

About two hours away from App State’s campus on Monday, Kyle Busch claimed a first place victory at the Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch’s...

App State football lands highest ranked recruit in program history

May 18, 2020

App State continued its early success in recruiting for 2021 by gaining a verbal commitment from Jaden Lindsay. According to 247Sports, Lindsay is...

Governor Cooper announces Coca-Cola 600 can take place despite COVID-19 lockdown

May 2, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper recently made a statement regarding the return of NASCAR in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Even though sporting events nationwide...

A&C

Seniors showcase their work in virtual fashion show

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Multimedia Editor

May 19, 2020

From creating mood boards to sketching to patternmaking to prototyping, sourcing materials, picking fabrics and then finally sewing, Apparel Design and Merchandising majors intensely prepare for their...

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum announces additions to its virtual engagement options

May 13, 2020

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum announced Friday that in an effort to continue community outreach and promotion of the visual arts, it has created...

Luke Combs to perform at 2020 virtual spring commencement ceremony

May 6, 2020

Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Wednesday that country music artist Luke Combs will perform as a special guest during the 2020 Spring Commencement Ceremony...

Time at home sparks new creativity among internet users

May 1, 2020

In the middle of a global pandemic, the internet has found a way to have a laugh with new trends, memes and dances arising every day. During a time...