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Cinema Talks: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Nadia Armenta and Isaac Edwards September 24, 2024

This week, Nadia and Isaac discuss “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” and the downfall of Anakin Skywalker as he goes on his journey to become the infamous villain Darth Vader. Hosted...

Cece Shore, owner of J&M produce stand, poses in front of a seating and photo area on Sept.15.

How do you like them apples: Where to buy apples near Boone

Nance Onsrud, Reporter September 24, 2024

With chilly weather and the turning of leaves, the fall season is speedily approaching. That means the prime season for apples is upon us. With that, many apples and apple flavored treats will be featured...

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks outside of the Blue Ridge Diner on Sept. 23. Robinson came for a meet and greet with citizens of Boone.

Mark Robinson addresses Boone crowd on NC policies

Mia Seligman and Andrew Rice September 23, 2024

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is campaigning for governor of North Carolina, visited Boone Monday. Campaign staff hosted an event at the Blue Ridge Diner, where constituents were invited to...

Hot and cold: A fashion lookbook for Boone’s unpredictable weather

Hot and cold: A fashion lookbook for Boone’s unpredictable weather

Riley Proserpi, Reporter September 23, 2024

From an early morning chill to the sweltering mid-afternoon heat, here is a guide to staying fashionable despite Boone’s fickle weather. To avoid getting sweat stains in a classroom with no A/C or shivering...

App at a glance: Sept. 23-29

App at a glance: Sept. 23-29

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor September 23, 2024

Monday, Sept. 23 Stress Management Workshop Academic Success and Resilience is hosting a stress management workshop for students to manage stress to their advantage and build positive self-care behaviors...

From left, Watauga County Board of Education candidates Marshall Ashcraft, Chad Cole, Adam Hege, Allison Idol, Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd, and Tom Ross stand onstage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: Watauga County Board of Education

Election Day is Nov. 5. Candidates representing Watauga County are running in national, state and local races. The Appalachian curated responses to questions on policy positions of candidates in the various...

From left, Watauga County Commissioners candidates Braxton Eggers, Jon Council, Ronnie Marsh, Charlie Wallin, Sue Sweeting, and Todd Castle gather at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: Watauga County commissioners

Andrew Rice, Lorelei Roberts, and Colin Wishneski September 21, 2024

Election Day is Nov. 5. Candidates representing Watauga County are running in national, state and local races. The Appalachian curated responses to questions on policy positions of candidates in the various...

Chuck Hubbard, a former North Carolina journalist and current candidate for the 2024 N.C. House for the democratic party, stands onstage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: U.S. House of Representatives

Andrew Rice, Colin Wishneski, and Sam Deibler September 21, 2024

Election Day is Nov. 5. Candidates representing Watauga County are running in national, state and local races. The Appalachian curated responses to questions on policy positions of candidates in the various...

Ben Massey and Ray Pickett stand on stage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country discussing issues within their political spheres on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: NC House and Senate

Andrew Rice, Sam Deibler, Lorelei Roberts, and Madalyn Edwards September 21, 2024

Election Day is Nov. 5. Candidates representing Watauga County are running in national, state and local races. The Appalachian curated responses to questions on policy positions of candidates in the various...

Pianist Thomas Feng performs at the Tui St. George Tucker Symposium at the Hayes School of Music on Sept. 16. Feng performed a piece called “Ave Verum Vol. 1-3,” an unfinished work by Tui’s. Courtesy of Nicholas Cline

Modal, Microtonal, and Magical: a celebration of Tui St. George Tucker

Owen Marcellino, Reporter September 20, 2024

While Appalachian music has transcended over the previous decades, its roots are still a rich part of Boone history. Celebrating the upcoming posthumous 100th birthday of Tui St. George Tucker, the Hayes...

From left, Author Wilton Barnhardt and writer Zachary Vernon answer students’ questions about their work at Truman Capote’s 100th birthday celebration in Sanford Hall on Sept. 17.

Legacy of queer southern writer Truman Capote celebrated at the first leg of the Visiting Writers Series

Kelsey Griffith, Reporter September 20, 2024

In celebration of American novelist Truman Capote’s 100th birthday, on Sept. 17 the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series hosted authors Zackary Vernon and Wilton Barnhardt and a reading from...

The grand opening of Sheetz on the corner of New Market Boulevard and East King Street took place on Sept. 19. Many customers showed up to celebrate the new gas station.

Time to fuel up: Sheetz opens in Boone

Hayden Wittenborn, Photo Editor September 20, 2024

Sheetz opened up its new Boone location on Thursday with special giveaways and speakers at the event. The pumps were packed with customers and people lined up inside to grab something off of the Sheetz...

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