Among the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina in September, Watauga County and the High Country were hit hard. High winds, floods, mudslides and numerous circumstances made a wreck...

Editor’s note: This article discusses sexual assault, murder, violence and suicide. If you are someone you know needs help, the following resources are available: National sexual assault hotline:...

Among the many decisions voters have to make in this year’s election, one could completely change the structure of a local race. A referendum item on the ballot asks voters to approve or reject a...

The Seed Library at the Watauga County Library has been pursuing its goal of feeding the local community as well as educating it on historical traditions and seed handling for over half a decade.  The...

Early voting in North Carolina is in full swing and Election Day is on Nov. 5. Voters in Watauga County have many decisions to make in this election.  The Appalachian has compiled information about...

Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina Sept. 27, causing devastation, destroying homes and roadways. With many areas inaccessible by car, volunteers have taken to the skies to get supplies to those...

A water test conducted at Appalachian Heights Residence Hall, the Student Recreation Center, Trivette Hall and Holmes Convocation Center found higher than the “allowable limit” of haloacetic acids...

From President Richard Nixon to the Boone Town Council and from front-cover cartoons to interactive online graphics, The Appalachian has provided election coverage throughout its rich history. In honor...

Whether it be local to App State’s campus or Boone, or it’s a national or international issue, Sanford Mall and the pavements of App State have beared witness to dozens of marches, hundreds of chants...

Polls opened at 9 a.m. today for early voting in Watauga County. Polls are open until Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.  There are six early voting locations across Watauga County. The Blue Ridge Ballroom in the Plemmons...

The food scene in downtown Boone has long been a source of pride for the town. As Boone has been rocked by major changes such as the population growth of the town, the rapid growth of App State and the...

When Hurricane Helene descended on western North Carolina, the Mountain Pathways School was filled with water and mud. The storm washed away books, furniture, toys and school supplies from the small school...