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Keynote speaker David LaMotte speaking at Appalachian Theatre during the Hope After Helene event on Sept. 27. LaMotte is a songwriter, singer and author coming to Boone from Black Mountain.
Appalachian Theatre welcomes community members to keynote and concert Hope after Helene
Kait Honeycutt October 1, 2025

Hope after Helene: a community keynote and concert with David LaMotte was held on King Street in honor of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Partnering with the Watauga Long Term Recovery Group, community members and other organizations came together to plan the event, including storytelling, a resource fair and artistic outlets.  Before...

This Week in History: The ToughMan Competition
September 29, 2025

Emma Ross curated this story by Matt Bielejeski, which The Appalachian published Oct. 1, 1998. “C’mon, hit somebody!” These words,...

The Appalachian remembers Hurricane Helene one year later
September 27, 2025

Sept. 27, 2025, marks the one year since Hurricane Helene impacted Western North Carolina. At least 108 North Carolinians died from Helene, making...

This Week in History: Geography offers new B.S. degree
September 24, 2025

Colin Wishneski curated this story by Mark Kreuzwieser, which The Appalachian published September 23, 1975. A new B.S. degree in Geography...

Helene Listening Day documents hurricane oral histories at BRAHM
September 23, 2025

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, WFDD — an NPR public radio station in Winston-Salem — and App State faculty hosted a Hurricane Helene...

Mountaineers secure fourth in Ironwood Collegiate Classic

October 1, 2025

Senior Savannah Dada-Mascoll and junior Naledi Manyube traveled to Cary, North Carolina Sept. 20-28 for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All Americas...

October 1, 2025

App State field hockey upset No. 18 James Madison University by a score of 5-4 Sunday. James Madison scored early in the first quarter, but App State...

September 29, 2025

App State football made the cross-country trip to Boise, Idaho and squared off against Boise State Saturday, but were stomped by the Broncos 47-14. Three...

September 29, 2025

App State volleyball opened the Sun Belt Conference season by welcoming the James Madison Dukes to Boone. The two teams traded match wins on Friday and...

Artist Toni Martinez reclaims lavender, safety for LGBTQ+ community through art show

October 2, 2025

If you are looking for a show combining musicals, teenage drama and comedy, “Glee” might be the perfect show for you. Along with the endless drama,...

October 1, 2025

Despite the gloomy weather and rain showers outside, fans lined the front of the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Thursday night...

September 29, 2025

Monday, Sept. 29 Murder at the Midnight Gala The Mountain Ayres a cappella group is hosting a 1920s-themed murder mystery party. Participants can...

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