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Watauga Arts Council and Downtown Boone Development Association Announce the Return of Buskers Fest 2025

Boone, NC – July 2025 – The Watauga Arts Council, in collaboration with the Downtown BooneDevelopment Association, is thrilled to announce the return of Buskers Fest in 2025. The event will takeplace on September 20th, 2025 from 2-7pm, bringing art, music, and creativity back to the streets ofdowntown Boone. “Every year, we strive to make …Boone, North Carolina · Boone Read Article

Dr. Maggie Sugg receives grant to establish Appalachia flood-health resilience research network

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BOONE — Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning, is the co-recipient of a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies, and Education…Boone, North Carolina · Boone Read Article

13th anniversary noted of the passing of Watauga County Deputy William Mast Jr, killed in the line of duty

It's been 13 years since the untimely passing of Watauga County Deputy William Mast Jr. He was just 23 years old when killed while responding to a call in Deep Gap during the early morning hours of July 26, 2012. Shortly after Deputy Mast's passing, his son was born just 17 days later. There has been a …Watauga County · Watauga County Read Article

Local Schools Set Bold Goals as They Prepare for the 2025-26 School Year

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As the 2025-26 school year approaches, area school leaders are setting their sights on academic growth, student well-being and strategic innovations.Boone, North Carolina · Boone See the Story

App State’s Corinne Smith honored as 2025 national GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year

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BOONE — Corinne Smith, director of Appalachian State University’s GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) and deputy director of College Access Partnerships, has received the 2025 GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year award. She was…Boone, North Carolina · Boone See the Story

Blue Ridge Parkway Officials Eye Reopening Portion of Roadway Following Helene

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Areas were shut down due to landslides and debris from the storm, which hit the state hard last fall.Blowing Rock · Blowing Rock See the Story

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Town of Boone Council Chambers Undergoing Renovations

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Elects New Leadership

Watauga Arts Council and Downtown Boone Development Association Announce the Return of Buskers Fest 2025

Dr. Maggie Sugg receives grant to establish Appalachia flood-health resilience research network

13th anniversary noted of the passing of Watauga County Deputy William Mast Jr, killed in the line of duty

Local Schools Set Bold Goals as They Prepare for the 2025-26 School Year

App State’s Corinne Smith honored as 2025 national GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year

Blue Ridge Parkway Officials Eye Reopening Portion of Roadway Following Helene

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Town of Boone Council Chambers Undergoing Renovations

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Elects New Leadership

Watauga Arts Council and Downtown Boone Development Association Announce the Return of Buskers Fest 2025

Dr. Maggie Sugg receives grant to establish Appalachia flood-health resilience research network

13th anniversary noted of the passing of Watauga County Deputy William Mast Jr, killed in the line of duty

Local Schools Set Bold Goals as They Prepare for the 2025-26 School Year

App State’s Corinne Smith honored as 2025 national GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year

Blue Ridge Parkway Officials Eye Reopening Portion of Roadway Following Helene