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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Pisgah National Forest closes until mid-August

Pisgah National Forest closes until mid-August

Emily Broyles, Reporter April 14, 2020

The United States Forest Service announced roads, trails and recreation sites are now off-limits to the public after closures in the Pisgah National Forest. The closures will last from April 13 to August...

Robert Craven and his two daughters stand outside the RV donated to their family from App State alumnus David Small and his wife, Stacey.

App State alumnus provides RVs for MDs, gives a family comfort in South Carolina

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 14, 2020

MURRELLS INLET, S.C.- Parked in the driveway of a South Carolina home sits an off-white Zinger Camper. On the back, a black and gold App State “A” covers an extra tire. The man living inside of the...

AppHealthCare confirms eighth case of coronavirus in Watauga County

AppHealthCare confirms eighth case of coronavirus in Watauga County

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 13, 2020

AppHealthCare announced that an eighth Watauga County resident tested positive for COVID-19. The case has a known travel history and is recovering in isolation outside of the state. The local health department...

Your guide to unemployment filings amid COVID-19

Your guide to unemployment filings amid COVID-19

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter April 13, 2020

As restaurants, schools and businesses close to fight the spread of the coronavirus and flatten the curve, many North Carolina residents are left without a source of income. From March 16 to April...

Davis.Hunter found responsible for campaign violation

Davis.Hunter found responsible for campaign violation

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 13, 2020

The Student Government Association's Elections Court found the Davis.Hunter campaign responsible for malicious campaigning. The Mullins.Martin campaign claimed the Davis.Hunter campaign violated Article...

Local organizations provide support to victims of domestic violence in the High Country

Local organizations provide support to victims of domestic violence in the High Country

Quadajah Rivers, Reporter April 12, 2020

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. That’s more than 12 million people affected over the...

New Quinn Recreation Center floors included in approved capital projects

New Quinn Recreation Center floors included in approved capital projects

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 11, 2020

New hardwood floors for the Quinn Recreation Center and elevator modernization at the APH are just a few of the campus improvements faculty and students will see in the coming years.  On March 27,...

Fourth Ashe County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Fourth Ashe County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 10, 2020

A fourth Ashe County resident tested positive for COVID-19, according to AppHealthCare. The case has known travel history and is recovering at home. The local health department identified close contacts...

Carts line the entrance to the grocery side of the Boone Walmart. The carts are there to limit the number of people in Walmart at a time.

App State students lend a distant helping hand to aging population, immunocompromised

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter April 10, 2020

Boone citizens are taking the initiative in lending a hand to the aging population, who are at a higher risk for developing complications from COVID-19.  Kayla Bowman, an App State senior, offered...

Mullins.Martin campaign found not responsible for alleged campaign violation

Mullins.Martin campaign found not responsible for alleged campaign violation

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 9, 2020

The Student Government Association elections court found the Mullins.Martin campaign not responsible for a campaign violation alleged by the Davis.Hunter campaign. The Davis.Hunter campaign filed a...

ARHS employee tests positive for COVID-19

ARHS employee tests positive for COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 9, 2020

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System was notified by AppHealthCare Wednesday that an ARHS employee, who recently traveled, tested positive for  COVID-19. The employee did not provide direct patient...

Video: student body presidential debate

Video: student body presidential debate

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 8, 2020

The Appalachian hosted a debate on Zoom between the student body presidential candidates. All presidential and vice presidential candidates were invited. Michael Davis, Devin Mullins and Karolyn Martin...

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