BOONE–Appalachian State University will offer course work, beginning this fall, for individuals interested in becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. [more]

BOONE –Twelve students from Appalachian State University took their outreach to a global scale this summer when they spent a month in Wales performing environmental service work. [more]

BOONE—Johnny A. Waters has been named chairman of the Department of Geology at Appalachian State University. He will begin his duties Aug. 1. [more]

BOONE–Harry L. Williams has been named acting associate vice chancellor for enrollment services at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Karen Robertson will present a horn recital Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. [more]

BOONE–The Alfred Uhry classic “Driving Miss Daisy” will be presented Aug. 3-5 by Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. [more]

Appalachian State University’s alumni center has a new sign thanks to High Country Signs of Boone. [more]

BOONE—Edward Folts has been named interim chairman of the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Despite a decline in employment, Western North Carolina’s economy grew 0.2 percent to 109.1 in May, according to the Western North Carolina Economic Index and Report. [more]