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Higher Education · BooneThe Museum of Ashe County History hosted a lecture presented by Doris Stam, a researcher and descendant of the founders of App State, Friday at 6 p.m. The lecture, which was free to attend, focused on Stam’s studies on the early history of App State, its founders and the influence of education in rural Appalachia regions. Stam presented her findings, which were included in her most recent book, “D.D. Dougherty, Lillie Dougherty and the Early Yea…Read Article
Local author presents lecture on higher education in Appalachia
Boone, North Carolina · BooneA subcommittee of the App State board of trustees met Thursday to discuss campus operations related to the UNC System’s equality policy, which was adopted May 23, 2024. The meeting was held in response to a memo issued by the UNC System on June 17. The memo directed university board chairs to establish a subcommittee to assess and verify that their university’s “realignments” of offices and personnel comply with the new equality policy. The subc…Read Article
Board of Trustees subcommittee met to discuss equality policy
Boone, North Carolina · BooneOn Grandfather Mountain, six bears live: Carolina, Yonnie, Kody, Smokey, Flower and Fanny May. Whether it’s a tablespoon of honey water, a refreshing dip in the pool or long day sunbathing, the bears are always busy. But who takes care of them? Keepers Alyssa Iampietro and Skylar Walker are ready to face whatever bear necessities come their way. Iampietro, App State class of 2022 alumna, has worked at Grandfather Mountain for over two years. A…Read Article
