Boone Fire Department urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4th
BOONE — As Independence Day approaches, the Boone Fire Department wants to remind the community to be fire smart.
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Horn in the West opens for 74th season, hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new renovations
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association recently celebrated the opening night of its 2026 season of Horn in the West, launching an evening that honored the past while looking
Mitchell joins App State men’s basketball as assistant coach
BOONE — App State Men’s Basketball has hired assistant coach Jonathan Mitchell to the staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Dustin Kerns has announced.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts celebrating July with the Summer Exhibition Celebration
BOONE — The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will host an evening of creativity, artistic exploration and community engagement during downtown Boone’s Art Crawl for its Summer Exhibition Celebration
Post 130 splits with Hickory, South Caldwell
BOONE — Watauga Post 130 battled back in the middle innings to stay within striking distance of South Caldwell Post 29 during Thursday night’s American Legion baseball contest.
Watauga softball makes strides during 8U tournament run
BOONE — The Watauga 8-and-under all-star team saw its run in the Tar Heel League District 2 tournament end on Thursday evening in a 16-2 defeat to Wilkes County at
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce named finalist for national Chamber of the Year Award
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE
Local property manager recognized with Waterwise Award for conservation efforts
BOONE — After going through an “inherited” filing cabinet full of past toilet rebate applications, Water Conservation Program Coordinator Victoria O’Connor kept seeing one name repeated over and over...
Wine To Water: A modern-day miracle
BOONE — In December 2003, Doc Hendley was living a split reality. By night, he bartended in Raleigh; by day, he was an NC State senior one semester from graduation.
Downtown Boone roads closing from 12-1 p.m. on June 27
BOONE — Some downtown Boone roads are closing for an hour on Saturday, June 27, for the Boone Pride March.
Boone's Magic Mailbox: What is the best decision you have made in your life so far? Why? (Part 2)
The Magic Mailbox — on King Street near the Turchin Center — is a place for all to stop, reflect and anonymously answer a question current question with supplies provided
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra explores home, heritage and belonging at An Appalachian Summer Festival
BOONE — On Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m., the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra takes audiences on a musical journey exploring home, identity, and belonging. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival,
Deerfield Ridge's Sip & Shine to End ALZ raises money for research, care
BOONE — Employees, families and friends of Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care enjoyed an evening of live music, cold brews and delicious food to raise $3,500 to advance
Boonville man accused of intentionally setting couch on fire
BOONVILLE — A local man is facing felony arson charges after police say he set a coach on fire inside his apartment during a domestic dispute.
Boone implementing Stage 2 Water Restrictions on July 1 as extreme drought continues
BOONE — As Watauga County continues to be in an extreme drought, the town of Boone is implementing Stage 2 Water Restrictions beginning July 1.
Stories Without Borders: An Appalachian Summer Festival’s Global Film Series explores the ties that bind us
BOONE — Inviting audiences to explore new perspectives, celebrate human connection, and experience stories from around the globe, An Appalachian Summer Festival’s Catsman Foundation Global Film Series pr...
Longball propels Bigfoots past Forest City
BOONE — The Boone Bigfoots returned home to Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium over the weekend and picked up a pair of big Coastal Plain League-West wins after a shaky
New book business aims to sponsor events rather than turn a profit
BOONE — A new bookshop is making its debut at Boone’s Pride with lively decorations and curated book lists.
County all-star softball, baseball teams gearing up for tournaments
BOONE — The girls and boys of summer are gearing up to take over the diamonds across Northwest North Carolina this week as several different tournaments prepare to kick off.
Blue Ridge Energy's $4.75M Bolick Property Bid Heads to Formal Council Vote
BOONE – Boone Town Council convenes Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Town Council Chambers at 1500 Blowing Rock Road, with a packed agenda headlined by the adoption of the town
'Better, not bigger': Boonerang another hit as thousands attend annual music and arts festival
BOONE — The fifth annual Boonerang Music and Arts Festival was a “huge success” as thousands descended on downtown Boone.
Horn in the West opens 74th season June 26 during America 250 celebration
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association (SAHA) proudly announces the opening of the 74th season of Horn in the West, the nation’s oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, on Friday,
Pioneer lacrosse lands 6 on All-Conference squads
BOONE — The most successful season in Watauga boys lacrosse history was well reflected in the All-Conference selections for the Spring 2026 season.
$2.27 billion in statewide energy savings reported at App State’s Appalachian Energy Summit
BOONE — Through decades of energy efficiency and conservation efforts, Appalachian State University and its state partners have avoided $2.27 billion in energy costs since 2002, according to the North