Boone entered Stage 2 Water Restrictions starting July 1. The initial announcement was made by the town of Boone June 25, motivated by a statewide drought thinning water resources across North Carolina in what has become the worst drought since 2007. According to the town of Boone, the restrictions aim to prevent any “unnecessary or intentional waste of water” and include limits on activities...

A new student-led project connects App State to Boone’s small businesses by highlighting their sustainability practices and promoting environmental awareness. The Student Sustainable Business Association released a pamphlet called “Sustainably, Boone listing local businesses partnered with the SSBA to promote environmentally-conscious business practices. The SSBA’s Green Passport contains...

Country music star and former App State student Luke Combs received an honorary degree of music at the May 7 commencement ceremony at Holmes Convocation Center. The honor recognizes Combs for his achievements in the music industry and his “commitment to using his platform as a catalyst for service and community impact,” said senior director of public relations, Anna Oakes, in a press release...

At first glance, it might seem unbelievable: a professor who drives nearly 500 miles, crossing five states, to teach a few days of class every week. But for public relations professor Jack Jeffery, the weekly commute from Lima, Ohio to App State isn’t a burden; it’s a choice rooted in fulfillment. As Jeffery puts it, “I had to try it.”  As the final days of Jeffery’s last in-person semester...

Mary’s Kitchen, a family-owned breakfast restaurant, is at risk of closing its doors after 52 years in business.  The small business, located at 486 George Wilson Road, has spent more than five decades building its loyal customer base. Without the help of their community, their effort could soon be lost.  When Mary Presnell, owner and founder of the business, was just 19 years old, she began...

As another year wraps up and seniors prepare to graduate, some are leaving behind a club they founded. The Appalachian Society for Communication Studies was founded by Colton McNeill in 2025. As a public relations major, McNeill found there were few places for students in the Department of Communication outside of groups centered around digital journalism or electronic media and broadcasting, leaving...