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Anderson Castle Makes Colts’ Practice Squad
Anderson Castle, the Boone native and Watauga High School graduate who spent the preseason fighting for a roster spot with…
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App State support systems empower Mountaineer health, safety and wellness
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University offers a robust network of resources and support for the entire App State Community…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026 Earlier today, faculty, staff and university leaders gathered for our annual State of the University Address to reflect…
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Tennessee couple didn’t think the $5 million scratch-off prize was real
Shannon Hilmon of Hampton, Tenn, couldn’t wait to tell his wife when a $30 scratch-off revealed a $5 million top…
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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Wowed High Country Skywatchers Last Week
By Tyler Penland, contributor A deep, partial lunar eclipse graced the skies over Western North Carolina overnight Thursday, August 27th…
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Black Hawk Rescues Fallen Climber From Shortoff Mountain
A climber was successfully rescued by helicopter Sunday afternoon after falling 15 to 20 feet from a steep, rugged section…
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Rabies Exposure Confirmed at Boone Birthday Party, AppHealthCare Urges Attendees to Call
UPDATE: AppHealthCare has identified a specific local exposure site connected to the rabies cases confirmed in baby goats from the…
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Howard Street Construction Update: New Sidewalks, Bike Lanes Taking Shape in Boone
The Town of Boone’s weekly Howard Street construction update shows continued progress this week, with sidewalk and hardscape work completed…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Friday, August 28, 2026
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest…
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Newland Man Charged in Fatal Milligan Cycling Crash Arrested in Avery County, Jailed Without Bond
NEWLAND — The Newland man charged in an Aug. 19 crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists in Tennessee was…
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