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Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens April Business Snapshot Survey
In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has opened its ...
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UNC Health Appalachian’s Medical Oncology Services Are Relocating; Opening May 19th
UNC Health Appalachian's Medical Oncology clinic will begin seeing patients at its new location at 1200 State Farm Road in Boone. Oncology Infusion and Radiation Oncology services will continue at the ...
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Project Dance Foundation Launches CAMP OF THE ARTS: A New Multidisciplinary Summer Program for Boone’s Youth
The Project Dance Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Camp of the Arts, a new multidisciplinary summer arts program ...
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Will Sears Appointed Vice Chancellor of University advancement at App State
William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, ...
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Spencer’s Stone Was Washed Away During Hurricane Helene, But Was Miraculously Found Four Months Later By a Hiker
Spencer Sweeting Klingeman was a soulful, vibrant, and witty young newlywed as she, her husband Derek, and her sister drove ...
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Bounce Back Continues as Art on the Greene Shows Return to Banner Elk
After serving as a staging ground for Hurricane Helene relief, Banner Elk’s town green gets back to its regular purpose with ...
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Registration is open for App State’s 2nd annual Aging Well Conference on May 15–16
Appalachian State University will host its second annual Aging Well Conference on May 15–16 at Levine Hall of Health Sciences ...
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From Student to Studio Renter: Alumni Ashlynd Scovato Takes on Art After Graduation
Inside the Nth Degree Gallery on King Street in Boone, art spills across the walls with a tactile sense of history, memory and recovery. It’s not surprising once you meet the artist behind it — ...
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Too Many People, Too Little Town: Boone’s Infrastructure Wasn’t Built For This
Boone wasn’t built for this many people, and it shows. Once a quiet, sleepy town, it has now been turned into a busy college community. Traffic, construction and overpopulation dominate daily life. It ...
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New Art Classes Announced at the Watauga Arts Council through November
The Watauga Arts Council is thrilled to unveil its diverse lineup of hands-on classes and workshops designed to spark creativity, foster skill-building, and bring our arts-loving community together.
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Town of Boone’s Planning and Inspection Department Awarded the Local Program Award for Overcoming Challenges in Erosion and Sediment Control
The Town of Boone’s Planning and Inspections Department received the Local Program Award for Overcoming Challenges in Erosion and Sediment Control from the North Carolina Sedimentation Control ...
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Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Through June 30
The Blue Ridge Energy MembersFoundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications are accepted online at  through June 30, 2025. Grants will focus on organizations impacted ...