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App StateMountaineers Prepare for JMU Matchup Amidst Quarterback Uncertainty and Key Offensive Threats
App State Faces James Madison, with the Dukes Preparing for a Dual-Threat Ground Game and Adapting to App State's Quarterback Situation Following an Injury to Starter Malachi Singleton.
SportsJames Madison Rushing Attack Poised to Challenge Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer
Analysts Predict the Dukes' Ground Game Will Be Key in Tonight's Contest, Despite App State's Historical Home Field Advantage.
App StateMOMIX Brings Nature-Inspired Spectacle to Appalachian State
The Internationally Acclaimed Dance Company Will Present Its Visually Stunning Production, 'Botanica,' at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Nov. 12.
CommunitySouthern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Roan High Preserve by 372 Acres
The Addition in Mitchell County Creates a 1,449-Acre Contiguous Protected Area, Safeguarding Critical Forests, Rare Species, and Water Resources.
App StateHigh Country Readies for Thursday Night Rivalry as Mountaineers Host JMU
App State Will Meet James Madison at Kidd Brewer Stadium, with the Mountaineers Leading the All-Time Series and JMU Preparing for a Challenging Environment.
CommunityPriest Family Revival Empowers Women Through Craft
Co-Founded by Cinammon Sioux Priest and Heather Rae Priest, the Boise-Based Organization Builds on Generations of Idaho Roots and a Commitment to Community.
Weather & RoadsHigh Country Fall Foliage Shifting Peak to Lower Elevations
Vibrant Fall Colors Are Now Appearing at Lower Elevations, Even as Highest Mountain Peaks Pass Their Prime, with Drought Conditions Posing a Risk to the Season's Remaining Displays.
CommunityHigh Country Residents Join Statewide Push for Early Voting
A Nonpartisan 'March to the Polls' Event in Lenoir Marked the Start of Early Voting, Encouraging Participation in Democracy.
Local NewsFood Lion Restores Digital Services After Weeklong Cybersecurity Issue
The Grocery Chain's Website and Mobile App Are Back Online, with Promotions Offered to Customers as Thanks for Their Patience.
Public SafetyTwo Men Face Felony Charges After Fatal Street Racing Crash
Initial Court Appearances for Two Nineteen-Year-Olds Followed a High-Speed Collision That Killed Two Teenagers Earlier This Month.
App StateGriggsville Woman Charged with Murder After Alleged Intentional Crash
Investigators Allege the Driver Purposely Steered Into an Oncoming Semi, Resulting in the Death of a 73-Year-Old Passenger in Pike County, Illinois.
Local NewsState Board of Elections Reminds Voters to Consult Officials for Accurate Information
The State Board Emphasizes Election Officials as the Primary Source for Voting Process Inquiries and Issues, Offering Direct Contact and Online Resources.
CommunityMary Alice Isaacs, Longtime Zionville Resident, Dies at 86
Mrs. Isaacs Was Known for Her Dedication to Family, Her Enjoyment of Farming, and Various Indoor Hobbies.
SportsMountaineers Fall to Vermont in Overtime Field Hockey Thriller
Appalachian State's Field Hockey Team Was Defeated 1-0 in Sudden-Death Overtime by the University of Vermont, with the Catamounts Securing Their Second Consecutive Victory.
Local NewsClocks 'Fall Back' Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Ends
The Shift Back to Standard Time on November 1 Revives National Conversations About the Future of Seasonal Clock Changes.
App StateHundreds of Students Participate in App State Spiritual Event
The Uniteus Ministry's Recent Outreach at the Holmes Convocation Center Reportedly Saw Over 700 Students Make Spiritual Commitments, with Approximately 100 Baptisms.
Local NewsLightedge Proposes Data Center for Boone Business Park
A Community Open House Was Held Thursday to Discuss the Potential Facility, Which Requires Boone City Council Approval.
Weather & RoadsHigh Country's Highest Peaks See Season's First Snowfall
Snowflakes Arrived Across the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. Mitchell on Saturday, Oct. 17, Amidst Vibrant Fall Colors.
Local NewsBlowing Rock Eighth Grader Wins Watauga County Spelling Bee
Audrey Bovenzi Clinched the District-Wide Title After 11 Rounds and Will Advance to the Carolina Panthers Bee.
CommunityBoone Boo! Returns to Downtown Oct. 31 with Festive Activities and Road Closures
The Town of Boone and the Downtown Boone Development Association Will Host the Annual Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration, Featuring Trick-Or-Treating, a Costume Contest, and Several Street Closures.
Town & CountyAvery County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Property Values, Postpone Data Center Moratorium Hearing
The Board Advanced Its Property Revaluation Schedule and Approved a Range of County Projects and Financial Adjustments, While Delaying a Public Hearing on Land Use.
Weather & RoadsWoolly Worm Champion Wally Predicts Cold, Snowy Start to Winter
Festival Officials in Banner Elk Released the Full Winter Forecast, Derived From the Winning Worm's Coat Segments.
Local NewsBoone Mourns Former Police Chief Robert Zane Tester, Remembered for Decades of Service
Tester, Who Died at 80, Led the Boone Police Department for Over a Decade Before Becoming a Full-Time Local Pastor.
Weather & RoadsFreeze Warning Issued for High Country as Cold Front Arrives
A Strong Cold Front Brings Significantly Colder Temperatures, Strong Winds, and Potential Frost and Freeze Conditions to the North Carolina Mountains and Foothills This Weekend.
SportsApp State Volleyball Edges James Madison in Five-Set Thriller
The Mountaineers Secured a Crucial Conference Road Victory on Thursday Night, Moving Ahead in the Sun Belt Standings After a Hard-Fought Match.
SportsMountaineers Stage Second-Half Comeback for Road Victory Over Coastal Carolina
App State Overcame a 10-Point Halftime Deficit, Securing a 35-32 Win Powered by Four Rushing Touchdowns From Jaquari Lewis and a Dual-Quarterback Effort.
Weather & RoadsHigh Country Under Freeze Watch This Weekend
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Are Expected Across the Region From Late Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning, Potentially Impacting Sensitive Plants and Outdoor Plumbing.
CommunityBoone Docs Film Festival Enters Sixth Year, Challenges Appalachian Stereotypes
The Documentary Film Festival Is Set to Showcase Short-Form Films Exploring Authentic Storytelling About the Region at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country.
App StateHundreds Make Public Faith Commitments at Appalachian State Campus Event
A Recent Worship Rally at Appalachian State University in Boone Drew Over 700 Students to Make Public Commitments of Faith, with Approximately 100 Participants Being Baptized on Campus.
SportsCoastal Carolina to Feature 90s-Themed Uniforms in Upcoming Game Against Appalachian State
The Chanticleers Will Debut Special Attire for Friday's Nationally Televised Contest, an Event the Program Uses to Showcase Unique Designs.
Weather & RoadsN.c. 184 Lane Closure Overnight Monday for Culvert Installation
A Department of Transportation Contractor Will Close One Lane of N.c. 184 Near Dobbins Road in Banner Elk Overnight Monday to Replace a Culvert Damaged by Hurricane Helene.
App StateBoone Recognized for Unique Blend of Walkability and Mountain Beauty
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone Stands Out Among College Towns for Its Scenic Environment, Walkable Downtown, and Access to Natural Wilderness, Anchored by Appalachian State University.
SportsLocal High Schools Advance to NCHSAA Volleyball Playoffs, Watauga and Ashe Earn Byes
The Watauga Lady Pioneers and Ashe County Lady Huskies Secured First-Round Byes, with Postseason Play for All Three Local Teams Beginning This Weekend.
Business & TourismBlue Ridge Parkway Reopens Key Sections for Fall Leaf Season
Two Additional Stretches of the Scenic Route in Western North Carolina Are Now Open, Restoring Significant Access for Visitors and Local Businesses, Two Years After Hurricane Helene.
Local NewsHigh Country Voters Begin Casting Early Ballots
In-Person Early Voting for the November 3 General Election Is Open in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Until October 31, with Multiple Sites Available.
Weather & RoadsIsaias Remnants Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding to Western North Carolina
The Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Caused Rivers to Overflow and Led to Multiple Rescues and Voluntary Evacuations Across the Region Over the Weekend.
Local NewsState Attorney General Launches Fuel Check to Monitor Gas Tax Savings
North Carolina's 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Gas Tax Suspension, Effective October 10, Requires Retailers to Pass Savings to Consumers Through November 30.
Business & TourismBlue Ridge Parkway Reopens Major Sections, Boosts Fall Tourism
Numerous Stretches of the Scenic Route, Including Areas Near Linville Falls and Julian Price Campground, Are Now Accessible as Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue.
Local NewsHistoric Plane Wreckage Removed From Blue Ridge Parkway Area
A Popular, Decades-Old Plane Crash Site Near Waterrock Knob Was Discreetly Cleared in 2023 Due to Growing Safety and Environmental Concerns.
CommunityWorking Wheels Concludes Helene Car Replacement Program for WNC Residents
The Nonprofit Distributed 46 Vehicles to Families Who Lost Transportation During Hurricane Helene, Providing Crucial Support for Recovery.
App StateApp State Secures $10 Million Federal Grant to Expand Teacher Learning Statewide
The Funding Will Broaden a Successful App State-Developed Model for Teacher-Directed Professional Learning, Focusing on Middle Grades Literacy Across North Carolina.
SchoolsWatauga County Schools Superintendent Named Finalist for Inaugural State CTE Award
Dr. Leslie Alexander of Watauga County Schools Has Been Selected as a Northwest Regional Finalist for the North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year Award, Recognizing Her Leadership in Career and Technical Education.
Public SafetyFirst Responder Offers Essential Hiking Safety Tips
A Veteran Gastonia Fire Department Official Emphasizes Preparedness and Awareness for Hikers on Any Trail, Citing Common Rescue Scenarios.
Public SafetyGrand Jury Indicts Zionville Teen in Fatal NC 105 Crash
A Watauga County Grand Jury Has Indicted a Zionville Teenager on Felony Charges Following a Fatal Head-On Collision Earlier This Year.
SchoolsNorth Carolina Schools See Widening Racial Disparities in Discipline and Academics
A New Report From the Southern Coalition for Social Justice Indicates That Key Racial Gaps in Public Education Are Growing Worse, Particularly in Suspensions, Juvenile Complaints, and College Readiness.
Business & TourismNorth Carolina's Small Towns Offer Diverse Attractions for Visitors
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Inner Banks, Communities Across the State Invite Exploration with Their Unique Natural Beauty and Local Charm.
App StateCaldwell County Candidate Calls for Practical Leadership and Community Representation
Democrat Roger Patterson, Seeking a Seat on the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, Emphasizes Fiscal Responsibility, Public Engagement, and Diverse Representation.
SportsApp State Women's Soccer Cruises Past Georgia Southern 4-0
Ellie Garrison's Hat Trick Led the Mountaineers to a Decisive Sun Belt Conference Victory on Thursday Evening, Marking Their Fourth Straight Win in the Series.
Public SafetyNC Wildlife Commission Warns of Increased Bear Activity Due to Seasonal Eating Phase
The N.c. Wildlife Resources Commission Encourages Residents to Take Preventative Steps to Reduce Encounters as Bears Significantly Increase Food Consumption for Winter Preparation.