Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion. The battery was attached to a skateboard, according to reports.

The Boone Town Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with Appalachian State University establishing a formal consultation process for certain university development projects.

“For those making travel a priority, or simply looking for a getaway, now is the perfect time to put Boone, North Carolina, on your radar to visit in 2026,” Southern Living says.

Straight No Chaser Summer Beach Bash kicks off June 16, 2026 at Count Basie Center in Red Bank, New Jersey and runs through July 12, 2026, with the final stop being at Oxford Performing Arts Center in ...

Travel + Leisure named Boone, NC, the best small mountain town in the U.S. for 2025. The publication highlighted Boone's vibrant culture and recovery from Hurricane Helene. A month after Asheville ...