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Boone standoff ends in arrest of 56-year-old man
A standoff with Boone police, which began Wednesday evening during a domestic violence call, ended at 6 a.m. today with the arrest of a man who had been inside the home.
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New River audit planned; mismanagement alleged
The call for an audit of New River Behavioral Healthcare has been approved — seven months after the Boone provider of mental health services was shut down amid accusations of mismanagement of at least $8 million in funding.
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Construction on new Yadkin County Jail to begin Monday
After a long fight that included plans to build at another site, construction is scheduled to begin Monday on the new Yadkin County Jail downtown.
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U.S. 421 work on Boone will cause traffic delays
Construction slowdowns are nothing new for people approaching and leaving Boone on U.S. 421.
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Watauga DA: no charges against two former ASU football players
Two Appalachian State University football players accused of rape will not be charged criminally, the Watauga County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
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ASU police officer received award from Boone Optimist Club
Eric Miller, a police officer at Appalachian State University, has been named the Watauga County Police Officer of the Year by the Boone Optimist Club.
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Road construction work halted for ASU graduation ceremony
Lane closings will not take place on the U.S. 321 widening project through Blowing Rock to allow better traffic flow for people coming to graduation ceremonies at Appalachian State University, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced today.
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ASU student helps hair salon add style to environment
Bobbie Jo Swinson enjoyed her job as a hairstylist after cosmetology school.
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Boone creates cultural resources board
The town of Boone is creating a new cultural resources board to manage town-owned properties such as the Jones House, Horn in the West, the Appalachian Theater, the downtown post office, Rivers' House and a number of parks and monuments.
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ASU student dies from heatstroke complications
An Appalachian State University student and Army ROTC cadet from Pittsboro died of complications from heatstroke Wednesday in a Tennessee hospital 11 days after he collapsed during a half-marathon distance event, according to university officials.
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Operation Medicine Cabinet set for May 19 in Boone
People may drop off unwanted, unused or expired prescription medicines during Operation Medicine Cabinet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19.
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Parts of meth lab found in Watauga County state park
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office found parts of a clandestine methamphetamine lab today that had been dumped at Elk Knob State Park, sheriff's officials said.
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Probe a sham, professor says
Appalachian State University professor Jammie Price said a university investigation of her isn't really about student complaints, but instead about her ongoing criticism of an all-male poker club involving high-ranking administrators and faculty.
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ASU issues new sex-case rulings
One Appalachian State University football player was found responsible for sex offenses and one was found not responsible after new hearings were ordered on allegations they'd each raped a woman, according to the woman and university documents.
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Beware of U.S. 321 bridge work in Boone beginning Monday
Three of five lanes on the U.S. 321 bridge over Flannery Fork Creek in Boone, next to the Burger King, will be closed for 60 days for a partial bridge replacement project by the N.C. Department of Transportation starting Monday, weather permitting.
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ASU professor suspended after showing film on porn business, expressing views on athletes, racism
A sociology professor at Appalachian State University is fighting an imposed leave after students complained that she showed an explicit documentary on pornography, called ASU racist and said black athletes get special privileges.
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Boone police chase results in four arrests
Four people were arrested after a police chase Wednesday evening that included a crash on the outskirts of Boone, a home invasion and an armed homeowner briefly holding several of the suspects at gunpoint, according to Boone police.
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N.C. House candidate's signs say don't choose "the devil"
Campaign signs set out in Alleghany and Wilkes counties offer voters a stark option in the 94th N.C. House race: "It is your choice Reavill or the Devil NC House."
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Boone residents warned about low-flying helicopter this weekend
People living at or near Appalachian State University may see or hear a low-flying helicopter from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the weather. The helicopter is being used as part of an infrared survey to locate underground steam leaks and monitor the performance of recent steam line improvements.
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Mount Airy couple fights off knife-wielding intruder
A Mount Airy couple was awakened late Wednesday by an armed intruder, fought him off and saved their own lives, Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson said.
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Lansing looks at traffic woes
Jessica Brown took her preschool daughter, Skylar, for library storytime at Lansing Town Hall recently. She decided to go on a quick field trip, walking down the hill to see firetrucks.
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Construction on five bridges underway
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.6 million contract for preservation work on five bridges in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties, the DOT announced today. Taylor & Murphy Construction Co., Inc., of Asheville, won the contract and will replace bridge decks, clean and paint the steel and do substructure repairs, among other work.
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Watauga County teen charged with gang activity
Two Watauga High School students have been charged with a felony count of soliciting gang activity.
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U.S. 321 project in Blowing Rock will have no lane closings this weekend
The U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock is continuing, but there will be no lane closings during the Easter weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor may be working, but will not close any lanes from 6 a.m. Thursday through 6 p.m. Monday.
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Shooting death in Watauga County leads to second-degree murder charge
A man was shot to death in Todd on Thursday night, according to the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. The victim's name is not being released yet pending notification of family.
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