BOONE—The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University begins its spring semester programming Jan. 25 with a presentation by poet and fiction writer Anthony Grooms.
Grooms’ presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Table Rock Room. Admission is free. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Grooms also will read [...]

BOONE—Western North Carolina’s economy grew a modest 0.2 percent in November, continuing the pattern of slow growth that has plagued the region for the past six months.
According to the current Western North Carolina Economic Index compiled at Appalachian State University, the regional economy has slowed to an annual growth rate of 1.2 percent over the [...]

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s teacher education programs have been re-accredited for seven years by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina State Board of Education.
NCATE is the major national accrediting organization for more than 600 institutions offering teacher education programs. The North Carolina State Board of Education [...]