App State’s commitment to sustainability is seen in many initiatives around campus; one of the first structures that comes to mind is the Broyhill Wind Turbine on Howard’s Knob.  This renewable energy installation was a part of a broader effort by a leading App State organization dedicated to helping reduce the university’s environmental impact.  The Appalachian State University Renewable...

Democrat Maurice “Mo” Green defeated Republican Michele Morrow in the race for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction in the 2024 election and took the place of Republican Catherine Truitt on Jan. 1. The power in North Carolina’s superintendent position lies in the budget, where teacher pay and public school resources are determined.  Green’s win marks a change for the state,...

Over Yonder, a restaurant located in Valle Crucis, will close permanently, holding its last day of service on Sunday. The establishment, which served “classic Appalachian food” with a modern twist, cited its reason for closure as financial strain due to Hurricane Helene, according to the restaurant’s website. “It’s no secret that we’ve been struggling to survive as a business in the...

Boone’s Walmart Supercenter held its partial grand re-opening ceremony Friday morning at 8 a.m. after it temporarily closed due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The renovated store currently offers general merchandise and all dry grocery items. Walmart is expected to completely re-open all departments mid-February 2025. Store Manager Joshua Daniels said the bakery, deli, dairy...

The App State TRIO Student Support Services and ACCESS organizations hosted the fall semester De-stress Day Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. in DD Dougherty Hall for students in the program to relax and engage with each other prior to exam season.  Ashley Lore is a graduate student and academic coach and mentor for TRIO Student Support Services. She said the organization, which works with App State’s...

In the fight for a cleaner, greener Earth, Born Again Dirt Composting, also referred to as BAD, leads the charge in Boone. BAD is a cooperative organization that aims to help the growth of local plant life by improving the soil with nutrient-rich organic compost in various gardens across Boone. Ballard Reynolds, the composting head, defines compost as the action of returning organic matter to the...