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Alcohol and speed contributing factors in woman's deadly crash with digital board, troopers say
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A woman died days after her car flipped over following a crash with a digital message board, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said on Monday. Jessie Bruce, 30, died on Monday after being injured in a crash on US 321 near Mission Road in Caldwell County on Friday, April 19 around 10:50 p.m.
FORMER RIVAL QUARTERBACK COMMITS TO APP STATE
Appalachian State will fill a key spot on its quarterback depth chart with former Sun Belt Conference starter Billy Wiles committing to transfer during an April 24 official visit with the Mountaineers. A 10-game starter at Southern Mississippi after transferring from Clemson, Wiles passed for 1,940 yards and 11 touchdowns...
Newland welcome signs dedicated to two legends
NEWLAND — On Friday, April 19, the town of Newland dedicated new welcome signs to two Newland natives and local legendary figures. NBA star Tommy Burleson and College Football Hall of Famer Paul Johnson were each noted for their accolades and recognized on the new signs that greet drivers as they enter the Newland town limits. The Newland welcome signs state, “Home of Paul Johnson, 2023 College Football Hall of...
Mountain City to remove geese from Ralph Stout Park over health risks
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ralph Stout Park in Mountain City is popular for families to come and spend time together, but soon it will have something missing, geese. We have entered into an agreement with the USDA in partnership with the town to have them come in this spring and remove the geese, said Caroline Roark, President of hometown service coalition.
Lees-McRae College honors newest group of Mountain Legends with ceremony at LP on Main
BANNER ELK — Mountain Legends, a group that honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the High Country through education, service, scholarship, or development, welcomed its fifth cohort of Legends on Thursday, April 18 with a special induction ceremony at LP on Main. The program, hosted by the college’s Outdoor Recreation Management academic program, inducts a new group of Legends each year, celebrating the invaluable contributions they have made to the outdoor recreation field on and around the college’s campus. This year’s Mountain Legends are...
Love hiking? Explore Beech Mountain this May
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WNCT) — Enjoy hiking? Beech Mountain should be your destination in May. Beech Mountain is a beautiful hiking spot all year round with features like waterfalls, wildlife and wildflowers doting the mountain. This May, there are a few new experiences for visitors. There will be weekly blogs that provide trail recommendations for […]
Former Clemson QB transfers to Appalachian State; showdown with Tigers looming?
Is a showdown between the Tigers and a former Clemson quarterback looming? Billy Wiles, who spent two seasons in Dabo Swinney’s program after joining Clemson as a walk-on out of Stone Bridge (Va.) High School in 2021, transferred to Southern Miss after the 2022 season. Wiles was the starting quarterback through the Golden Eagles’ first 10 games a season ago. After a seven-game losing streak that saw Wiles become part of a quarterback controversy, Wiles did not start either of USM’s final two games against Mississippi State and Troy. He finished the season 162-of-301 with 11 touchdowns to seven interceptions. Southern Miss finished 3-9. Now, Wiles is on the move again. After entering the transfer portal on April 12, Wiles took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday to announce that he would be staying in the Sun Belt Conference and joining Appalachian State. Committed to App State!! Can’t wait to get to work! @CoachFrankPonce @coach_sclark pic.twitter.com/R6b030p8Gi — Billy Wiles (@billywiles8) April 25, 2024 The Mountaineers travel to Death Valley in Week 2 (September 7) to face Clemson. Wiles last took the field at Memorial Stadium in 2021 when he made 11 snaps under center against UConn — his only appearance in a Clemson uniform.
Playlist of the week: Frolicking in a field
Ignoring the jumps from 70° to 40° the past few days, Boone is well on its way to warmer days. Days when Sanford Mall is full of students playing Spikeball, hanging in their ENOs and enjoying the sunshine. This is the time of year when Boone is in full bloom, serving as a sign classes are almost over. Unfortunately, it is also a sign finals are coming up, which means some people are trapped in the library and are unable to go outside during the beautiful weather.
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