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The Appalachian

Derek Stanovsky, App State professor and interim director of the interdisciplinary studies program, died unexpectedly last Wednesday.

App State professor dies unexpectedly

Ben Sessoms November 7, 2017

Derek Stanovsky, interim director of interdisciplinary studies and professor in the Department of Cultural, Gender and Global Studies at Appalachian State, died unexpectedly of natural causes early in...

Introducing the N.C. General Assembly candidates

Introducing the N.C. General Assembly candidates

Ella Shepherd November 3, 2017

The campaign for the North Carolina District 93 seat has begun and the three candidates have started their campaigns. The current representative, Jonathan Jordan, is being challenged for the position...

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Student Government Association hosts municipal election forum

Jackie Park, Reporter November 3, 2017

BOONE — Appalachian State’s Student Government Association hosted a forum for the candidates for Boone mayor and Boone Town Council on Oct. 17. During the forum, the seven participants were each allowed...

Boone police investigating incidents involving man allegedly posing as Uber driver

Boone police investigating incidents involving man allegedly posing as Uber driver

Staff Reports November 2, 2017

BOONE — The Boone Police Department is conducting an investigation into a series of incidents involving a man in his mid-30s who has been allegedly posing as an Uber driver the past several weeks, Boone...

Boone town councilwoman Lynne Mason is up for re-election this term. Along with her involvment with town council since 2001, she also works at Lost Province Brewing Co. on Depot Street.

Lynne Mason’s advice to voters

Anna Dollar, News Reporter November 2, 2017

BOONE — Lynne Mason, Boone’s mayor pro tem, has been serving on the town council since 2001. While she is not running for any positions this year, she will remain in her position on the board after...

Ray Russell, founder of Rays Weather and candidate for N.C. House District 93.

Ray of Ray’s Weather Center forms political platform

Jackie Park, Reporter November 2, 2017

BOONE — On Oct. 10, Appalachian State’s Ray Russell, a professor of computer science and founder of raysweather.com, announced his candidacy to represent N.C. House District 93. Russell has seen many...

Moving money: who supported who

Moving money: who supported who

Moss Brennan, Reporter November 2, 2017

Virginia Foxx (R-5th Congressional District)      Foxx has won all eight of her elections raising $4,938,496 in campaign contributions. Her top five contributors are American Bakers Association...

The building where the suspect was apprehended on Oct. 31 is the former location of Southern States Farm Equipment Supplier. It is on the corner of Rivers St. and Waters St.

Suspect who attempted to trick law enforcement being treated at the hospital

Dylan Austin October 31, 2017

At 10:08 a.m. an AppStateALERT was sent to students that stated, “Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate a suspect who fled on foot. The individual is a white male wearing a blue jacket and handcuffs....

The front of Sanford Hall, Appalachian States building that is up next for renovation.

Renovating App: Solidifying the next steps for Sanford Hall

Dylan Austin October 26, 2017

BOONE — Sanford Hall is currently in talks to become the next project for renovation on App State’s campus, according to administrative officials. Originally opened in 1968, Sanford has been in use...

 The State Board of Elections ruled Wednesday in a unanimous vote that the Price Lake Room of Plemmons Student Union would be an on-campus voting site for the 2014 elections. Early voting starts Thursday at 8 a.m. Photo by Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Appalachian State early voting site kept on campus

Christina Beals, Reporter October 26, 2017

BOONE — With no more than a week before municipal voting sites open their doors on Nov. 2, the North Carolina Court of Appeals officially ordered Wednesday for Appalachian State to be able to designate...

Lydia Pearson posing for a picture during ROTC lab on Oct. 5.

Wonder women of the ROTC

Anna Muckenfuss, Appalachian Weekly News Producer October 26, 2017

BOONE — Appalachian State offers many different programs and clubs for students to participate in to find their home in the High Country. One of the programs with a deep history at Appalachian is the...

Members of the High Country Breast Cancer Foundation set up a sign-up booth for the Breast Cancer Run/Walk, taking place on Oct. 28.

New foundation hopes to beat breast cancer

Dylan Austin October 25, 2017

The First Annual High Country Walk/Run for Breast Cancer will be held this upcoming Saturday in Blowing Rock. The walk, which is being organized by High Country Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., will go...

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