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From seminary to studio: How losing his faith led an App State professor to a decade of exploring everyone else's
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (1730+ words) Dr. Conrad Ostwalt is the host of the App TV program "Religion in Life." BOONE " For more than 70 years, the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has prepared devoted believers for a life of ministry. It took Conrad Ostwalt less than four…...
Blowing Rock student turns grief into state science fair award
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (637+ words) Sarahfina Anderson's project titled "Does music change the beat? An Experiment on How Genre Affects a Dog's Heart Rate and Calmness, observed how different music genres affected her three dogs, using a heart rate and blood pressure monitor alongside a…...
App State professor brings ramp research to BRAHM
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (716+ words) The Cherokee do it in a way that is a sustainable harvesting method, they're not actually taking the bulbs which is what prevents it from reproducing," Estep said. It's the commercial harvesters that are actually causing our problems right now,…...
Upcoming CCC&TI regional truck driver training courses
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (181+ words) CCC&TI logo CCC&TI logo CCC&TI logo NEWLAND " Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is now registering for several upcoming Truck Driver Training courses in Western North Carolina. CCC&TI's Truck Driver Training program prepares individuals to drive…...
Commissioners recognize National Apprenticeship Week, National Small Business Week
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (382+ words) WATAUGA " Commissioners proclaimed April 26 through May 2 as National Apprenticeship Week in Watauga County before proclaiming May 3 through May 9 as National Small Business Week. "Commissioners recognize the vital role educators, school counselors, and educational institutions serve in not only bringing awareness…...
The rhythm of language: App State student-led music therapy bolsters preschool speech program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (649+ words) App State music therapy graduate student Haley Kruse, a board-certified music therapist from Gilbert, Arizona, right, engages a young child in music therapy at App State's Thomas O. Eller Preschool Language Classroom, inviting the child to interact with her guitar. Kruse…...
Build Fest brings community together for a day of science and play
1+ week, 1+ day ago (613+ words) Caroline Leaming watching her daughter, Livy, check out the boom lift at the Touch-a-Truck during Build Fest. BOONE " Hundreds of families filled the gym and common area of Watauga High School on Saturday for Build Fest, the High Country's annual…...
Elliott awarded prestigious Park Scholarship
1+ week, 2+ day ago (844+ words) BOONE " Watauga High School senior Athena Elliott will attend North Carolina State University this fall after being awarded the prestigious Park Scholarship, which has an acceptance rate of approximately 1%. The scholarship is NC State's flagship merit scholarship program that covers…...
Lloyd resigns from Board of Education
1+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) BOE member Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd has resigned from the Watauga County Board of Education. Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd was sworn on to the Watauga BOE in December 2024. Her husband holds the bible during hte ceremony. BOONE " Watauga County Board of Education…...
Watauga Library showcasing its community role during 'National Library Week"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) BOONE " The Watauga County Public Library is encouraging all community members to visit the library during National Library Week to explore all it has to offer. The following are specific events during the week of April 19-25:" On Wednesday, April 22, from…...