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The campus of Appalachian State University in Boone. Image courtesy of Appalachian State.

Education

Fall enrollment at Appalachian State is highest in school history

Paul Garber

Appalachian State University has the largest enrollment in school history this year, helped by an off-campus expansion. The university cites several…

Students at the Hickory campus of Appalachian State University on the first day of class Monday. Photo by Chase Reynolds courtesy of Appalachian State University

Education

Classes begin at Appalachian State's new Hickory campus

Paul Garber

Appalachian State University opened the doors to students at its new Hickory campus Monday. It was the first day of class for hundreds of new Appalachian…

Health & Safety

2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes in lake in western North Carolina, authorities say

Associated Press

Two people died Sunday when a small plane struck a power line and crashed into a western North Carolina lake, a city official said. The crash occurred…

Education

Appalachian State announces expansion in Hickory

Paul Garber

Appalachian State University is adding a new campus in Hickory. The university has bought a former commercial building for its expanded campus. At 225,000…