Entertainment

Boone Celebrates Doc Watson’s Legacy with Annual Doc Watson Day Concert

The Town of Boone will celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Appalachian musician Doc Watson with its annual Doc…

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Sun Belt Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule

NEW ORLEANS — The Sun Belt Conference and App State Men’s Basketball announced the 2026-27 conference schedule Thursday. The 18-game…

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App State Women’s Basketball to Host Virginia Tech in 2027-28 — Also Marks Return of Kate Sears to Boone

BOONE, N.C. — App State Women’s Basketball and Virginia Tech have agreed to a three-game series that will run each…

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App State’s Gillin Appointed to CFP Selection Committee

NEW ORLEANS — The CFP Management Committee has appointed current App State athletic director Doug Gillin to the CFP Selection…

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App State’s Team Sunergy Secures First-Place Finish in 2026 American Solar Challenge

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle racing team, Team Sunergy, earned a first-place finish in the multi-occupant vehicle…

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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre to Host Roy Krege Scholarship Extravaganza Fundraiser

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 2, to benefit the college’s newly established Roy Krege…

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Blowing Rock Chamber Announces Art in the Park Award Winners for July

The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the July 25 Art in the Park, presented by…

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Watauga Arts Council Welcomes 14 Local Artists for ‘Earth & Fire’ Pottery Exhibit

The Watauga Arts Council will welcome 14 local and regional artists into its Main Gallery next month for “Earth &…

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Jones House Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup

The Town of Boone is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Concerts at the Jones House, continuing a cherished tradition…

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Bluegrass Singer and Songwriter Ronnie Bowman Dies at 64 After Motorcycle Accident

Ronnie Bowman, born William Franklin Bowman on July 9, 1961, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, died Sunday afternoon at Vanderbilt…

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