With recent snow accumulation and the prediction of sub-freezing temperatures, the arrival of winter brings the presence of winter storms that can pose a severe safety threat. Kat Eller, community liaison...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify the results of the 2024 election Tuesday. The results were certified for all races except 10 currently undergoing recounts in the...

App State celebrated its seventh annual Founders Day and 125th anniversary Thursday in the BB Dougherty Administration Building. The celebration continued later in the Summit Trail Solarium in the Plemmons...

CHAARG, a.k.a “Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls” launched at App State this past spring. CHAARG is a community in the form of chapters that prioritize health, wellness, and...

Editor’s note: Resident interviews were conducted in Spanish. Direct quotes were translated to English. The Spanish version of this story can be found here.    Following the aftermath of...

A typical October in the High Country brings the arrival of vibrant leaves, bathing the area in rich colors of red, yellow and orange. With the foliage’s arrival comes the equally vibrant sea of red...