Boone Reinstates Mask Requirement In Public Buildings
The Town Council of Boone is bringing back its mask mandate, requiring them even for people who have been vaccinated.
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Boone Mayor Brantz Will Not Seek Another Term
Boone Mayor Rennie Brantz has decided not to seek a third term, which will bring an end to a long career serving in town government.
USDA To Help Fund Downtown Revitalization Project In Boone
Boone is preparing for a major revitalization project in the downtown area.
Historic Dam On Watauga River Demolished
A historic dam on the Watauga River is no longer standing. Environmentalists say the removal will increase the overall health of the waterway.
Samaritan's Purse Sets Up COVID Field Hospital For Western NC
A High Country-based humanitarian group is building a field hospital to assist COVID-19 patients in western North Carolina.
App State Football Suspends Practice After COVID-19 Cluster
Appalachian State University has suspended football practice after health officials identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with the team.
App State Faculty Vote 'No Confidence' In Chancellor
The fall semester at Appalachian State University has started amid fears about the potential threat of COVID-19, and the university's administration is working to reassure students and faculty afte