On Oct. 13, the 11th bi-annual drug drop-off was coordinated by the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Boone Police Department, Blowing Rock Police Department, Town of Boone Public Utilities and Western Youth Network of Boone. “Pills were collected at the Food Lion in Boone next to Walmart, the Food Lion located on Hwy 421 South just
The State Farm AppalCART route will run a new route starting Monday, Oct. 29. The route is being changed to address overcrowding on the Blue Route and provide service to the App State Child Development Center, according to AppalCART. The route will stop at the Peacock Traffic Light and continue to Poplar Grove Road, turning
App State University Police released an update on the investigation into an attempted robbery reported on Sept. 26. The investigation revealed that the crime did not occur, according to an email sent out through App State Alert. The first email, sent on Sept. 27, described an attempted robbery committed by two men at the intersection
Fifty years ago Rev. Jesse Jackson stood by Martin Luther King Jr. and fought for justice. Now, Jackson stands by students, advocating for civil rights for all in today’s society. On Thursday, Oct. 18, The University Forum Lecture Series brought Jackson’s presentation “With Justice for All: Human Rights and Civil Rights at Home and Abroad”
A career businessman now making the switch and trying his hand in politics, Tommy Sofield said he hopes to bring a collaborative attitude and an open mind to Watauga County if elected to the Board of Commissioners. An App State alumnus and former football team captain in 1975, Sofield, 66, received the Outstanding Service award from
Charlie Wallin will run in the upcoming election as County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket. An App State alumnus, Wallin said he is invested in making sure Watauga County has the funds to make capital improvements. “I want us to continue to move this county forward,” Wallin said. Wallin is invested in making sure Watauga
At first mention of App State’s connection with the Hunger and Health Coalition, program coordinator Terri Niederhammer’s voice raised an octave and overflowed with excitement. “In 2017, we received 43,916 meals in donations. Without our collaboration with ASU, that would be almost 13,000 meals a year we were without,” Niederhammer said. App State has a
Incumbent Sheriff Len Hagaman is running for his fourth consecutive term in Watauga County. Hagaman has spent the last 12 years as sheriff in Watauga County. Hagaman is a graduate of Watauga High School and App State and served the Town of Boone as the town manager, Watauga Commissioner and other jobs at App State
David Searcy will run on the Republican ticket for sheriff of Watauga County in the upcoming election. Searcy has worked in law enforcement in Watauga County for 27 years. He has also worked as a general instructor, specialized instructor in officer survival, defensive tactics, gaining intelligence officer and field liaison officer. He also teaches Highway
Billy Kennedy, current Watauga County Commissioner who represents District 3, is running for reelection after years of experience in public office. Kennedy, who is also the App State liaison from the Watauga County Board of Commissioners, recalled that the first time he ran for County Commissioner, an opponent said they believed only people who grew
