Todd Carter began his town council career four years ago when he first ran and was elected in 2021. Since then, he has completed his first term and is running for reelection. Carter is a UNC-Chapel Hill alum with a Bachelor of Arts in education with a concentration in exercise science. Alongside his current town council position, where he focuses on “land use mapping, UDO text amendments and...

Virginia Roseman, who served on town council this past term, is up for reelection this upcoming Election Day on Nov. 4. Roseman has lived in Boone for over a decade and raised her three children here.  “After looking at five towns, we chose Boone because of App State and because of its central location within the Town of Boone,” Roseman said.  Roseman said she has always been active in...

Editor’s Note: This story contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call Counseling and Psychological Services at 828-262-3180 or the suicide hotline at 988.   Brooklyn Smith curated this story by Karen Grigg, which The Appalachian published Oct. 31, 1974. People who came to Mayview Manor that night said they found the remains of supper on the table where...

A Group of Boone locals came together under the grassroots organization, High Country Mutual Aid, to open an appointment-based free store to give material goods to anyone who applies. The organization is donation based and volunteer operated. The group currently has around 10 members that fluctuate with people coming and going from the organization, said Red Eloranta, one of the founders of...

As App State transitions to mobile AppCards, many parts of everyday life on campus have pivoted. Instead of using a physical ID, students only need to open their phone to access dining halls, retail, printers, University Recreation facilities, the library and dorms. However, the upcoming municipal elections on Nov. 5 raise a question about the new tech. For years, AppCards have been a valid form...

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of abortion. App State Wellness and Prevention Services provides free mental health resources for students and can be reached at (828) 262-3148. Women’s Health of UNC Health Appalachian provides services and support and can be reached at (828) 268-8970. Displays were set up on Sanford Mall Monday by volunteers from the Endowment for Maternal-Fetal...