On the evening of Nov. 5, voters around the country will tune in to reports of election results.  The process of counting votes and projecting a winner takes place over the night of Election Day and...

State law mandates that no voter should be turned away and no person shall be denied the option to vote using a provisional ballot.  “It’s fail-safe voting that allows people to vote then allows...

Polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day in North Carolina. The Appalachian will begin to report election results as they come in starting at 7:30 p.m. All reported numbers will come from the North...

Election Day is Nov. 5. Voters in Watauga County will head to polls throughout the day for the last day of voting.  On Election Day, precincts across Watauga County are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m....

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...