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Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown
Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown
Madalyn Edwards, Reporter • June 26, 2023

The Downtown Boone Development Association proposed an ordinance June 13 that would place regulations on street vendors selling goods on town-owned property in the downtown area if passed. According to the draft, which is labeled as chapter 115 in the Town of Boone Code of Ordinances, the reason for the ordinance comes from multiple concerns, such...

Boone’s first Pride festival
June 23, 2023

Adorned in bright colors and pride shirts, waving all kinds of pride flags, carrying signs expressing love for all, and shouting cheers of support,...

National Geographic CEO speaks on scientific storytelling: ‘Science alone is not enough’
June 10, 2023

The CEO of the National Geographic Society spoke Wednesday to a crowd of 400-500 people at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, closing...

Protestors rally against 12-week abortion ban law, pregnancy center
May 16, 2023

Protestors gathered Sunday in front of The Hope Center for a protest against North Carolina Senate Bill 20, which criminalizes most abortions...

Music in motion, one professor conducts three ensembles
May 12, 2023

Over 80 voices harmonize together in one of Broyhill’s practice rooms. Standing in front of them is one professor conducting a beautiful symphony...

Everts named president of Sun Belt Conference
NC Governor signs off on mobile sports gambling

June 16, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, the Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Bill, Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.  Cooper...

App State wrestling finds another hidden gem

May 5, 2023

Over the last three months, 133-pound redshirt freshman wrestler Ethan Oakley has turned heads with his performances. These performances include winning...

What we learned about the 2022-23 Mountaineers

May 3, 2023

App State men’s basketball finished this past season with a 16-16 record in what was a roller coaster of a campaign. After a disappointing end to the...

Observations from App State soccer’s spring season

May 2, 2023

The spring season ended for Mountaineer soccer with a 3-1 win over Lees McRae April 17. With the win, App State women’s soccer season is in the rearview....

Colin’s Cooking Corner: Chicken fontina
Graduating RA makes mountains of change at App State

May 3, 2023

Many freshmen and others living on campus know the familiar feeling of residence hall events: making stress balls with strangers, participating in ice...

First four-year grads to minor in ASL

May 2, 2023

With over 100 known minors offered at App State, it can be hard to notice when something new comes along. Four years ago, a new minor was introduced: American...

Playlist of the week: Final tunes of Boone

May 1, 2023

It’s that time of year where finals and presentations are taking over. That means countless hours studying at the library, cafe or even in the comfort...