ALE sweep leads to drug, alcohol charges across NC
State Alcohol Law Enforcement agents charged more than 250 people with various crimes during a sweep last week that included unnamed Triad locations.
Boone
Historic Boone theater reaches $10M capital campaign goal
A historic theater in Boone has successfully completed a decade-long capital campaign by reaching its $10 million goal.
Mask mandate to end in Boone March 7
Town Council members in Boone voted this week to lift a state of emergency that put COVID restrictions in place. The move means the town will end its mask mandate starting next month.
Watauga investigators tie unsolved 1972 triple homicide to 'Dixie Mafia'
Watauga County investigators believe they finally know who killed three members of a Boone family in 1972.
Boone municipal buildings go climate-neutral eight years ahead of schedule
The town of Boone is hitting some of its climate goals eight years ahead of schedule.
Appalachian State announces expansion in Hickory
Appalachian State University is adding a new campus in Hickory. The university has bought a former commercial building for its expanded campus.
Election brings change to Boone's town government
Boone will have a new look to its town government following this week's municipal election.
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.
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.