Gov. Roy Cooper visited Boone Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. to speak with citizens, business owners and local representatives about hurricane response efforts by the state government.  Walking along King Street,...

In an email sent Oct. 2, App State announced all classes on the Boone and Hickory campuses have been canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene and will resume no earlier than the end of fall break...

Updates about the status of the Town of Boone, Watauga County and App State after Hurricane Helene were provided by representatives of each party Tuesday.  App State Chief Communications Officer Megan...

Traducido por: Omar Alvarez Valencia Desde que el huracán Helene tocó tierra en Carolina del Norte el jueves por la noche como una tormenta de categoría 4, su impacto se ha sentido en todo el sureste,...

Last updated Oct. 2 at 9:30 p.m. Since Hurricane Helene made landfall in North Carolina Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, its impact has been felt across the Southeast, especially in western North...

On Thursday, Boone was hit by Hurricane Helene. Students and locals struggled with the loss of power, water and internet. Some even lost their homes and valuables. In the aftermath of the storm, students...

This is a developing story. Update as of 8:35 p.m. Oct. 2. All classes on the Boone and Hickory campuses will resume no earlier than Oct. 16.  Thursday night, Hurricane Helene made landfall along...

“I have been operating most my life in a what’s next mindset,” wrote Grayson Russell in his journal.  His journal is not very long, only about six pages typed in double space. However, it is...

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...

As students make their way to classes, obstacles typically include stairs, crowds, crosswalks and traffic. More and more in recent years, construction has been added into the mix. This year at Peacock...

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...

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...