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Willie Fleming graduated from App State in 1980 with a bachelors in art education and later obtained a masters in student development in 1984. He has worked to promote diversity and inclusion at the university since.

Chief Diversity Officer Willie Fleming to retire this summer

Jackie Park, Reporter March 29, 2021

Chief Diversity Officer Willie Fleming will retire from the university June 1, Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Monday evening.  Fleming has worked at App State since 2016 and earned both his master’s...

Reich College of Education, where future student teachers take their classes. Student teaching has changed at the university, as future teachers now watch videos instead of interacting with children.

Reich College of Education makes five-peat in National Board rankings

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor March 29, 2021

App State’s Reich College of Education ranked first in the nation to produce National Board Certified teachers for the fifth consecutive year. App State stays at No. 1 in the Top 50 alma maters as...

DJ Evans (left) and Bailey Gardin (right) announced their candidacy for student body vice president and president, respectively. The duo are both members of the App State Student Government Association.

Gardin, Evans announce candidacy for student body president, vice president

Jake Markland, Reporter March 26, 2021

Bailey Gardin and DJ Evans announced their candidacy for student body president and vice president Thursday, the second day of the declaration period.  The Appalachian contacted the candidates but...

Originally surrounded by grass and having stone pillars at its entrance, the Watauga County Courthouse has seen some changes over the years, but still shares a similar location.

Historic Preservation Committee seeks dedicated downtown district

Ethan Hunt, Reporter March 26, 2021

A construction crew armed with machinery approached 136 North Water Street on a January morning. Then, D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company demolished The Hardin House.  The house was the childhood home...

Watauga County Schools face-to-face for rest of school year

Watauga County Schools face-to-face for rest of school year

Jake Markland, Reporter March 26, 2021

Middle and high school students are going back to in-person learning four days a week starting April 12.  In a special meeting March 15, the Watauga County Board of Education voted 5-0 to send...

The Hunger and Health Coalition receives shipments of food three times a week. HCC orders food for five different programs, including two programs developed during the pandemic: a mobile delivery program and a food pantry at Watauga High School.

More than just a meal: Hunger and Health Coalition combats food insecurity with delivery service

Ethan Hunt, Reporter March 25, 2021

A local food bank is delivering food to the homes of food-insecure children in Watauga County.  The Hunger and Health Coalition’s backpack program provided food-insecure children with food boxes...

Katie Knapp preps needles with the Moderna vaccine for patients.

All North Carolina adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 7

Ethan Hunt, Reporter March 25, 2021

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that all North Carolina adults will be eligible for a  COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 7.  The rest of Group 4, which includes college students living in dorms,...

Adam Zebzda and Jenn Banh are the first students to announce their candidacy in the 2021 election for student body president.

Zebzda, Banh announce candidacy in student body presidential race

Gianna Holiday, Reporter March 25, 2021

Two students became the first to announce their candidacy for student body president and vice president Thursday.  Adam Zebzda will run for president alongside Jenn Banh, who will run for vice president....

App State delivers second round of HEERF money to students

App State delivers second round of HEERF money to students

Jake Markland and Xanayra Marin-Lopez March 25, 2021

Students learned of surprise direct payments Wednesday afternoon, thanks to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Students will get a direct payment of $525 if they are receiving the Pell...

Gov. Roy Cooper dons a face mask at a press briefing.

Alcohol, capacity restrictions to lift Friday, per Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order

Ansley Puckett, Reporter March 23, 2021

Restrictions are easing in North Carolina effective this Friday. On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a COVID-19 briefing that he is lifting the 11 p.m. curfew for on-site alcohol consumption and...

Town council member Samuel Furgiuele, Jr. poses at his desk in his office on King Street. During the pandemic, Furgiuele has attended weekly council meetings over Webex from his office.

Town Council commits to nondiscrimination with new ordinance

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor March 22, 2021

The Boone Town Council passed a General Non-Discrimination ordinance March 16 with a vote of 4-1. Town council members received opposition from some community members after it was first proposed. The...

Dean of Reich College of Education Melba Spooner and App State Chancellor Sheri Everts visit Academy at Middle Fork students in 2019. Students get the chance to connect with faculty, staff, and students of many majors at App State.

Academy at Middle Fork opens classrooms most days, continues connections with university virtually

Abi Pepin, Reporter March 20, 2021

With the option of in-person or virtual learning, most students at App State’s lab school have returned to classrooms four days a week. The Academy at Middle Fork is a K-5 UNC System lab school, a...

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