A day-by-day listing of everything Boone Source published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 22
- Mountaineers Tapped to Cover Double-Digit Spread Against Undefeated Dukes
- Mountaineers Prepare for JMU Matchup Amidst Quarterback Uncertainty and Key Offensive Threats
- James Madison Rushing Attack Poised to Challenge Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer
- MOMIX Brings Nature-Inspired Spectacle to Appalachian State
- Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Roan High Preserve by 372 Acres
October 21
- High Country Residents Join Statewide Push for Early Voting
- High Country Readies for Thursday Night Rivalry as Mountaineers Host JMU
- Priest Family Revival Empowers Women Through Craft
- High Country Fall Foliage Shifting Peak to Lower Elevations
- Food Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue
- Two Men Face Felony Charges After Fatal Street Racing Crash
- Griggsville Woman Charged with Murder After Alleged Intentional Crash
- State Board of Elections Reminds Voters to Consult Officials for Accurate Information
- Mary Alice Isaacs, Longtime Zionville Resident, Dies at 86
October 19
- Mountaineers Fall to Vermont in Overtime Field Hockey Thriller
- Clocks 'Fall Back' Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Ends
- Hundreds of Students Participate in App State Spiritual Event
- Lightedge Proposes Data Center for Boone Business Park
- High Country's Highest Peaks See Season's First Snowfall
- Blowing Rock Eighth Grader Wins Watauga County Spelling Bee
- Boone Boo! Returns to Downtown Oct. 31 with Festive Activities and Road Closures
October 18
- Avery County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Property Values, Postpone Data Center Moratorium Hearing
- Woolly Worm Champion Wally Predicts Cold, Snowy Start to Winter
- Boone Mourns Former Police Chief Robert Zane Tester, Remembered for Decades of Service
- Freeze Warning Issued for High Country as Cold Front Arrives
October 17
- App State Volleyball Edges James Madison in Five-Set Thriller
- Mountaineers Stage Second-Half Comeback for Road Victory Over Coastal Carolina
- High Country Under Freeze Watch This Weekend
- Boone Docs Film Festival Enters Sixth Year, Challenges Appalachian Stereotypes
- Hundreds Make Public Faith Commitments at Appalachian State Campus Event
- N.c. 184 Lane Closure Overnight Monday for Culvert Installation
- Coastal Carolina to Feature 90s-Themed Uniforms in Upcoming Game Against Appalachian State
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October 13
- First Responder Offers Essential Hiking Safety Tips
- Grand Jury Indicts Zionville Teen in Fatal NC 105 Crash
- North Carolina Schools See Widening Racial Disparities in Discipline and Academics
- North Carolina's Small Towns Offer Diverse Attractions for Visitors
- Caldwell County Candidate Calls for Practical Leadership and Community Representation
- App State Women's Soccer Cruises Past Georgia Southern 4-0
- NC Wildlife Commission Warns of Increased Bear Activity Due to Seasonal Eating Phase
- Post-Helene Debris Prompts Wildfire Mitigation on Blue Ridge Parkway
October 12
- Sun Belt Addresses James Madison Exit, Appalachian State Game Still On
- Valle Country Fair Prepares for 48th Annual Event
- Pilot John International Opens Iso-Accredited Calibration Lab in Greenville
- Extended Sunshine and Unseasonably Warmth Forecasted for the Week
- Gainesville Firefighter's Toddler Son Dies After Tragic Parking Lot Accident
- Isaias Remnants Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Rescues to Western North Carolina
- Riverview Police Chief Faces Scrutiny Over Force Allegations, Jailed Mayor's Influence
- Isaias Remnants Bring Over 8 Inches of Rain, 60 MPH Winds to High Country
October 11
- Isaias Remnants Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds to High Country
- Charlotte Task Force Stands Ready for Western North Carolina Flood Response
- Duke Energy Proposes New Tariff for Heavy Power Users, Tech Giants Agree
- Flood Warnings Persist as Isaias Remnants Exit High Country
- Downtown Boone Development Association Secures $25,000 Grant for Enhanced Capacity
- Isaias Remnants Bring Rain and Gusty Winds Sunday, Followed by Sunny Stretch
- Teenager Trapped in Hospital Limbo Amidst Placement Shortage
- High Country Braces for Heavy Rain, Flood Risk From Isaias Remnants
- Isaias Remnants Bring Flood Watches, Power Outages to Watauga County
- Former Boone Police Chief Robert Tester Dies at 80
- Blowing Rock Initiates Infrastructure Upgrades, Prepares for Early Voting
- Watauga School Board to Tackle Social Media Litigation, Facility Plans
- Boone Council to Weigh 332-Unit Development, Public Art, and Street Direction Change
October 10
- Alabama Home Builders Board Warns of Post-Storm Contractor Scams
- Governor Stein Suspends State Gas Tax, Citing High Living Costs
- High Country Braces for Flooding Rains and Strong Winds From Isaias Remnants
- Mountaineers Men's Golf Drops to Ninth After Final Round Slide at West Bay Invitational
- Boone's 'Rocky Horror' Shadow Cast Returns for Fifth Year of Interactive Performance
- Grandfather Mountain's 2026 Hawk Watch Sees Second-Lowest Migration Tally
- Blue Ridge Energy Ready for Weekend Severe Weather
October 9
October 8
October 7
- App State Opens Sun Belt Play Against Old Dominion, Honors 2006 Champions
- Boone Gears up for Full Weekend with App State Homecoming and Oktoberfest Celebrations
- North Carolina Voters to Consider Tax and ID Amendments in November Election
- N.c. 184 Traffic Shift and Delays Expected Near Banner Elk
- Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens Major Sections, Julian Price Campground for Fall Tourism
- Conservation Easement Secures 121 Acres Near Bluff Mountain in Ashe County
- Beech Mountain Remembers Fred Pfohl, Beloved Storekeeper and First Mayor
October 6
October 5
- AI Boosts Hacking Risks; Cybersecurity Expert Offers Protection Tips
- James Madison Halts App State Soccer's Record Unbeaten Streak
- North Carolina Sports Wagering Generates Over $11 Million in August Tax Revenue
- Boone CPA Appointed to Blue Ridge Energy Board
- NC Republican Leaders Announce Special Session to Address High Fuel Costs
- Caldwell County Native Zachary Benfield Sworn in as State Wildlife Commissioner
- Chancellor Norris Addresses Rural Development, App State's Regional Impact
October 4
- Louisiana Teen Lauded as Hero After Fatal Shooting; Two Arrested
- Persistent Cloud and Rain Mark Weekend Close, Followed by Mid-Week Clearing
- Illinois Family Farm's Pumpkin Season Ends Early Following Major Theft
- Teen Faces Attempted Murder, Terrorism Charges After School Chemical Incident
- App State University Housing Offers Dorm Room Buyouts Due to Low Occupancy
October 3
October 2
- Geographic Mismatch Spurs National Pet Relocation Efforts
- Three Decades of Dedicated Service: a Grocery Employee's Impact
- ‘avengers Endgame’ Returns to Theaters with New Scenes, Teasing ‘doomsday’ Future
- Professional Boxer Charged with Murder in Toddler's Death, Faces Abuse Allegations
- Boone Police Charge Driver in Collision Injuring Two Pedestrians
- Mountaineer Golf Led by Tidwell's Top-20 Finish at Badger Invitational
- Watauga County Sheriff's Office Alerts Residents to Rising Scam Threats
- App State Students Construct New Home in Rapid 'Race to Build' Challenge
- App State Wellness Services Receives Emergency Contraception Donation
- Flags Lowered for Former First Lady Dottie Martin
October 1
- Federal SNAP Benefits See Annual Increase
- Personal Bankruptcies Surge Amid Rising Costs
- Wet Weekend Ahead for Carolinas After Warm Start to October
- SSA OIG Warns of Fast-Growing QR Code Payment Scams
- North Carolina Transitions to Electronic Vehicle Registration, Eliminating Physical Cards and Stickers
- Side Hustles Help Americans Boost Budgets Amid Economic Pressures
- North Carolina Voter Registration Deadline Approaches for November 2026 Election
- NCDMV Adopts Digital Vehicle Registration System Statewide
- App State Eliminated From Satirical Collegiate Milk Competition
- Understanding the 'Red Zone': College Campuses Address Sexual Violence
- U.s. 321 Undergoes Safety Upgrades with Rumble Strips and New Markings
- Boone Council Addresses Housing Affordability, Town Properties, and Staffing