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Suspect wanted for stealing American flag stolen from Tweetsie Railroad, Watauga County Sheriff's Office and High Country Crime Stoppers says
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The Watauga County Sheriff's Office and High Country Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help for information on a stolen flag at Tweetsie Railroad theme park. Officials said the 30-foot by 50-foot American flag was stolen from the train trestle and either cut or...
Appalachian State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Assigned
RALEIGH, N.C. – University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans today announced the formation of a 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of Appalachian State University. Deanna Ballard, former state senator who represented Watauga County from 2016 to 2023, will chair the search advisory committee.
Mountain Home Music presents ‘Bluegrass and Brass’, a July 4th Musical Celebration & High Country Staple since 1999
BOONE — A Mountain Home Music Fourth of July musical tradition, “Bluegrass and Brass” returns to the High Country. This special patriotic show has been a High Country staple since 1999 and features the unusual blending of musical styles by the Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys and the King Street Brass Band.
Movie Review: “A Quiet Place: Day One” Now Playing at Boone Regal
“A Quiet Place: Day One” made a grave miscalculation with its advertising. Scenes were filmed with the intention of putting them in the trailers, but not the movie. This way, when people saw the movie, they wouldn’t be able to properly anticipate the surprises and story progression. To that end, the advertising succeeded, I was indeed thrown off while watching the movie. But here’s where they didn’t succeed: the scenes shot just for the trailers were terrible, with clumsy dialogue and careless pacing. I was so mad at Hollywood for continuing this series without the creative vision of director John Krasinski, especially when the movie looked like garbage without his input. I only saw this movie out of obligation for the column, and I wouldn’t be surprised if fans of the series stayed away entirely because of those awful trailers. But it turns out that not only is this movie better than the trailers, it’s better than the two installments that Krasinski directed.
Blue Ridge Community College and Appalachian State University Sign ‘Aspire Appalachian’ Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College and Appalachian State University have announced the establishment of the ‘Aspire Appalachian’ direct admission program. The strategic partnership is designed to facilitate a seamless transition for eligible community college students aiming to further their education at the public university, one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System.
Town of Boone Fourth of July Day Events and Road Closures
On July 4th, 2024, the Town of Boone will be hosting all-day festivities to celebrate the Fourth. of July. Please see the information below regarding the scheduled events and road closures. Prior to the Town of Boone’s annual Fourth of July Parade, the Jones House will be hosting the.
App State Announces 2024 Cross Country Schedule: Defending Title at Sun Belt Championships
BOONE, N.C. – App State Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Damion McLean announced the 2024 men’s and women’s cross country schedule on Monday. The Black and Gold will host a trio of meets at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm this fall. “We are looking forward to an exciting season,” said men’s distance coach Brad Herbster. “Our schedule includes competitive meets here in beautiful Boone and high-level competition at Notre Dame that gives us an opportunity to evaluate where our team stands nationally. As we build to a national level, this schedule allows us to put the best…
Classroom-career connection: Industry in Schools institute enlists educators in workforce development (copy)
WINTERVILLE — Hundreds of educators attending workforce development workshops across eastern North Carolina this summer aren’t looking to change career fields. They are learning to give students a clearer view of job opportunities in their own backyards. More than 250 teachers from about two dozen counties are gathering on area community college campuses to take part in STEM East’s Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The institute, which began last week with a session at Martin Community College, is designed to make connections between curriculum...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
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