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Meet the Candidates: Board of commissioners and sheriff – The Appalachian

Election Day is Nov. 8 and with 19 candidates on the local ballot, Watauga voters have many decisions to make. The Appalachian has curated responses to questions on certain policy positions of candidates in local office.

The questions and responses below are curated from The Boone Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet The Candidates” event held at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country Oct. 6.

Note: The board of commissioners are elected from three districts throughout Watauga County. Candidates in
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2022 Election

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Plemmons Student Union opens for early voting – The Appalachian

Early voting began Thursday in North Carolina. Watauga County voters gathered to cast their ballots in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union throughout the day.

Voting will continue in the union and other locations until Nov. 5. Voters who are not registered can still do so at their early voting site through one-stop early voting.

Bradley Freitag, a junior psychology major, said he did not initially realize early voting had begun in the union until given a flier of candidate re
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Plemmons Student Union opens for early voting – The Appalachian

Early voting began Thursday in North Carolina. Watauga County voters gathered to cast their ballots in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union throughout the day.

Voting will continue in the union and other locations until Nov. 5. Voters who are not registered can still do so at their early voting site through one-stop early voting.

Bradley Freitag, a junior psychology major, said he did not initially realize early voting had begun in the union until given a flier of candidate re
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Voting: Watauga County’s when and where – The Appalachian

In preparation for midterm elections, The Appalachian has compiled a list of voting locations and important dates to remember before going to the polls.

The deadline for voter registration was Oct. 14. At this point, only same day registrations during the early voting period are available.

North Carolina residents can register online through the Division of Motor Vehicles website or in person at a DMV location if they are existing customers.

Voters may also register by mail by printing an Eng
The Appalachian •

Voting: Watauga County’s when and where – The Appalachian

In preparation for midterm elections, The Appalachian has compiled a list of voting locations and important dates to remember before going to the polls.

The deadline for voter registration was Oct. 14. At this point, only same day registrations during the early voting period are available.

North Carolina residents can register online through the Division of Motor Vehicles website or in person at a DMV location if they are existing customers.

Voters may also register by mail by printing an Eng
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Watauga County candidate guide – The Appalachian

As the Nov. 8 midterm elections approach with more than 40 candidates on the ballot, Watauga County voters have many decisions to make. To help clarify the process, The Appalachian has compiled biographical information about candidates as well as information on the positions up for grabs.

In the United States Senate, Democrat Cheri Beasley, Republican Ted Budd, Libertarian Shannon Bray and Green Party candidate Matthew Hoh look to race for Senator Richard Burr’s seat as he finishes the remainde
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Watauga County candidate guide – The Appalachian

As the Nov. 8 midterm elections approach with more than 40 candidates on the ballot, Watauga County voters have many decisions to make. To help clarify the process, The Appalachian has compiled biographical information about candidates as well as information on the positions up for grabs.

In the United States Senate, Democrat Cheri Beasley, Republican Ted Budd, Libertarian Shannon Bray and Green Party candidate Matthew Hoh look to race for Senator Richard Burr’s seat as he finishes the remainde
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Authors offer new perspectives as Boone turns 150 – The Appalachian

Boone celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, the Town of Boone has planned many events throughout 2022 recognizing Boone’s uniqueness in the last 150 years, including a summer concert series at the Jones House, nightly summer performances at Horn in the West and “Boone Reads Together;” a reading program focusing on a celebration of local history and the stories of Boone.

Throughout the year, the program has featured numerous local authors, with books focusing
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Authors offer new perspectives as Boone turns 150 – The Appalachian

Boone celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To commemorate this milestone, the Town of Boone has planned many events throughout 2022 recognizing Boone’s uniqueness in the last 150 years, including a summer concert series at the Jones House, nightly summer performances at Horn in the West and “Boone Reads Together;” a reading program focusing on a celebration of local history and the stories of Boone.

Throughout the year, the program has featured numerous local authors, with books focusing
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Boone Reads Together recognizes Junaluska oral histories

The Watauga County Public Library hosted its fourth Boone Reads Together book talk Saturday, celebrating Boone’s 150th anniversary.

Boone Reads Together is a bi-monthly library event held throughout the year to reflect on certain literature written by or about community members in Boone.

“Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community” was chosen for the library’s September selection.

Susan Keefe, professor emerita of anthropology at App State, co-edited the book by collecting num...
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App State Wellness and Prevention offers free naloxone, fentanyl test kits

Wellness and Prevention services at App State have begun offering free fentanyl test strip kits and naloxone to students who anonymously request the service through their website or request them in office, according to Anna Oakes, News and Media Relations Director at the university.

According to a 2020 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General, about 9.9 million Americans misused prescription opioids resulting in nearly 47,000 deaths in 2018....
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An Appal a day: Guide to commuting with AppalCart – The Appalachian

With 14 different bus routes around the High Country, AppalCart has been the official provider of public transportation for students and residents of Boone since 1981. The transportation company’s recent update, released Aug. 15, is one students new and old can familiarize themselves with below.

Routes on the AppalCart system run throughout popular campus destinations, residential communities and other popular areas in Boone. According to their website, AppalCart started services in 1980 until
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An Appal a day: Guide to commuting with AppalCart – The Appalachian

With 14 different bus routes around the High Country, AppalCart has been the official provider of public transportation for students and residents of Boone since 1981. The transportation company’s recent update, released Aug. 15, is one students new and old can familiarize themselves with below.

Routes on the AppalCart system run throughout popular campus destinations, residential communities and other popular areas in Boone. According to their website, AppalCart started services in 1980 until
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App State hosts first annual diversity, equity, inclusion summit

Attendees of the DEI Summit make their way through the presentations in the Solarium, April 28, 2022.

App State’s interim Chief Diversity Officer hosted the first annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit April 28.

The summit included a gathering of departments throughout the university explaining their achievements toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity goals aligned with the university.

Jamie Parson is an associate professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. She als...
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App State hosts first annual diversity, equity, inclusion summit – The Appalachian

Attendees of the DEI Summit make their way through the presentations in the Solarium, April 28, 2022.

App State’s interim Chief Diversity Officer hosted the first annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit April 28.

The summit included a gathering of departments throughout the university explaining their achievements toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity goals aligned with the university.

Jamie Parson is an associate professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. She als
The Appalachian •

App State hosts first annual diversity, equity, inclusion summit – The Appalachian

Attendees of the DEI Summit make their way through the presentations in the Solarium, April 28, 2022.

App State’s interim Chief Diversity Officer hosted the first annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit April 28.

The summit included a gathering of departments throughout the university explaining their achievements toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity goals aligned with the university.

Jamie Parson is an associate professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. She als
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App State students honor trans lives with performance, moment of silence

Sustainable development junior Faye Guarino and biology senior Justice Taylor put up signson Sanford Mall April 22, 2022, in memory of transgender people who have been killed in 2021.

App State students gathered on Sanford Mall Friday for an annual rally in honor of transgender lives lost in the past year.

“A lot of people here, especially, think if it’s not directly affecting them it doesn’t matter,” said Tea Critchfield, a junior music education major who led the event. “These were actual pe...
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App State to require proof of COVID vaccine for employees

Beginning Monday, App State will require all employees to upload their vaccination cards, shifting away from the current attestation form that faculty and staff fill out, the university announced in an update Friday.

Vaccinated students on campus are currently required to submit their vaccination status or undergo weekly testing. Vaccinated students living off campus are strongly encouraged to submit their vaccination status as well. Vaccinated faculty must submit their results by Oct. 29.

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App State to require proof of COVID vaccine for employees – The Appalachian

Beginning Monday, App State will require all employees to upload their vaccination cards, shifting away from the current attestation form that faculty and staff fill out, the university announced in an update Friday.

Vaccinated students on campus are currently required to submit their vaccination status or undergo weekly testing. Vaccinated students living off campus are strongly encouraged to submit their vaccination status as well. Vaccinated faculty must submit their results by Oct. 29.

Bef
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