Almost 2,000 Appalachian State University freshmen are making their way to Boone today- and the town is quickly adapting.

The heat wave is still making statewide headlines.

Avery County Fire Departments have issues, and that’s putting it mildly, according to Newland fire chief Dale Benfield.

A decision has yet to be reached as to whether to allow Elk Motel’s connection to the Town of Boone sewage system.