Boone /tags/boone Boone en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:35:42 GMT A spooky Halloween tale from storyteller Ray Christian /show/due-south/2024-10-31/spooky-halloween-tale-storyteller-ray-christian Ray Christian was a paperboy on a new route in Richmond, Virginia when he met the creepiest client in the city. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:35:42 GMT /show/due-south/2024-10-31/spooky-halloween-tale-storyteller-ray-christian Leoneda Inge, Cole del Charco After Helene's destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what's next /news/2024-10-01/helenes-boone-north-carolina-fall-tourism Several businesses from a quaint mountain town in the Blue Ridge Mountains are concerned how Tropical Storm Helene's devastation in western North Carolina will affect the local economy. The town of Boone relies on fall tourism as visitors come to see the leaves change color. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:17:32 GMT /news/2024-10-01/helenes-boone-north-carolina-fall-tourism Associated Press Here are the steps North Carolina's public universities are taking to obey a new DEI ban /education/2024-07-15/unc-dei-ban-north-carolina-university-compliance-plans Universities are closing offices, making changes to job titles and shutting down DEI websites. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:33:19 GMT /education/2024-07-15/unc-dei-ban-north-carolina-university-compliance-plans Brianna Atkinson Appalachian State’s day camp for kids with autism is now accepting applications /news/2024-03-18/appalachian-state-camp-kids-autism-accepting-applications Camp Crinkleroot is a free weekend day-camp for children ages 8 to 14 with autism and similar disorders. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:46 GMT /news/2024-03-18/appalachian-state-camp-kids-autism-accepting-applications Sharryse Piggott A spooky Halloween tale from storyteller Ray Christian /show/due-south/2023-10-31/a-spooky-halloween-tale-from-storyteller-ray-christian Ray Christian was a paperboy on a new route in Richmond, Virginia when he met the creepiest client in the city. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:20:36 GMT /show/due-south/2023-10-31/a-spooky-halloween-tale-from-storyteller-ray-christian Leoneda Inge, Cole del Charco Snowboarding isn't new to North Carolina, but younger riders are putting it on the map /sports/2023-01-25/snowboarding-north-carolina-younger-riders-map North Carolina's snowboarding scene is getting attention and has inspired another generation of riders. But the tradition has been there all along, even if the rest of the world didn't know it. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:13:36 GMT /sports/2023-01-25/snowboarding-north-carolina-younger-riders-map Josh Sullivan Starbucks baristas in Boone unionize; Raleigh could be next /business-economy/2022-05-03/starbucks-baristas-boone-unionize-raleigh-union-efforts Employees at the Boone Starbucks voted 33-2 on Saturday to form a union. According to barista Grace Marvell, the vote allows the 48 workers to negotiate for better working hours and a higher hourly wage. Tue, 03 May 2022 14:19:13 GMT /business-economy/2022-05-03/starbucks-baristas-boone-unionize-raleigh-union-efforts Jeff Tiberii Boone hits a goal many seek: 100% renewable energy in town buildings /environment/2022-01-28/boone-hits-a-goal-many-seek-100-renewable-energy-in-town-buildings As local governments across the country puzzle over how to eliminate their use of electricity generated by fossil fuels, the North Carolina town of Boone has met that goal. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:06:29 GMT /environment/2022-01-28/boone-hits-a-goal-many-seek-100-renewable-energy-in-town-buildings David Boraks At Funeral, Fallen Watauga Deputies Remembered As 'Heroes' /news/2021-05-07/at-funeral-fallen-watauga-deputies-remembered-as-heroes Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox were killed during a welfare check last week. On Thursday, family members and those who worked with them remembered them as heroes who dedicated their lives to serving North Carolina's Watauga County community. Fri, 07 May 2021 19:06:13 GMT /news/2021-05-07/at-funeral-fallen-watauga-deputies-remembered-as-heroes Associated Press Watauga Sheriff: 2 Deputies Killed, Suspect And 2 Others Dead In Boone /news/2021-04-29/watauga-sheriff-deputies-killed-suspect-dead-boone-nc-standoff Authorities say two North Carolina sheriff’s deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:37:02 GMT /news/2021-04-29/watauga-sheriff-deputies-killed-suspect-dead-boone-nc-standoff Associated Press