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This Week in History: In The Land of Oz: Escape Through Fantasy
This Week in History: In The Land of Oz: Escape Through Fantasy
Brooklyn Smith, Chief Copy Editor • June 26, 2025

Brooklyn Smith curated this story by Kathy Gregory, which The Appalachian published June 25, 1970. If you see a real hot air balloon flying overhead, don’t rush to the phone to call your doctor. It’s just Dorothy as she leaves Emerald City on her journey home to Kansas and “her own backyard.” The place is Beech Mountain; the fairyland...

Dalton George announces campaign for Boone Mayor
June 18, 2025

Mayor Pro Tempore Dalton George announced on Instagram Saturday he will be running for Mayor of Boone this upcoming election.  George served...

Jefferson Griffin concedes race, ending legal challenge to Watauga votes
May 24, 2025

Jefferson Griffin conceded the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race against Allison Riggs after pursuing a legal case that aimed to nullify...

Red Onion closes after 46 years
May 19, 2025

Red Onion, one of the Boone’s oldest restaurants, will close Monday. The announcement was made on their Facebook page on Friday. “After...

AppalCart board votes to adopt Orange Night Owl route
May 9, 2025

The AppalCart Board held a meeting Monday where they voted unanimously to adopt potential route and stop changes for fall 2025, including the...

NCAA East first round qualifies Nichols for championships; 6 athletes in total competing

June 3, 2025

From hot humid weather in Miami, Florida to the blistering cold climate in Boone, spring 2025 graduate infielder Joseph Zamora has made the High Country...

May 24, 2025

Bradley Wilson spent three years on the App State baseball pitching staff, undergoing quite the transformation from a struggling starter to an ultra-reliable...

May 22, 2025

App State baseball suffered a season ending loss to Texas State 3-0, in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament.  Texas State scored 2 runs in the...

May 21, 2025

On Sunday, App State track and field hosted and competed in the Sunday Night Qualifier at the Randy Marion Track and Field Facility. Sophomore Matthew...

Boonerang 2025 turns up the volume on community, culture and creativity

June 13, 2025

Expanding the watchlist of any lover of LGBTQ+ comedies, “Overcompensating” has it all from closets to Charli xcx. Benito Skinner, the show’s...

May 4, 2025

As April showers make their way for colorful May flowers, graduation season is rapidly approaching. Along with this busy time comes the nostalgia and reflection...

April 30, 2025

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, executive orders and policy changes have affected numerous job sectors. From hiring freezes and budget cuts...

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