Appalachian State University News

Doc Watson, right, and his grandson tune their guitars prior to a sound check in 2003 at the Clayton Center.

Jonathan Scales has a look that suggests both Mos Def and Thelonious Monk. His appearance is, of course, incidental to his music, but it does speak to the diverse musical lineage Scales brings to his work at the front of his eponymous Fourchestra.

Bananas are a rich source of potassium and other nutrients, and are easy for cyclists, runners or hikers to carry.

Dave Dlouh of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Gary Brown of Hope Mills argue during the protest in Newton.

Announcement is made of the engagement of Kim Horner of Fuquay Varina, daughter of Barbara Horner of Saegertown, Pa., and the late Richard Horner, to Christopher Dunnagan of Boone, son of Pat Dunnagan of Burlington and the late Tommy Dunnagan.

Dr. Brenda Priddy, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education, congratulated 167 teachers from 63 school districts throughout Kentucky as they received the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Award Saturday, May 12 at Winters Dining Hall in the E. Bruce Heilman Student Center Complex on the CU campus.

Ashley Marie Beale of Burlington , NC and Fredrick Wesley Kiser of Burlington, NC were married May 12, 2012 at Knightdale United Methodist Church in Knightdale, NC.

When that big, awesome B-52 bomber makes a low-level flyover at today's Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, Catawba County's own Dusty Price will be in the cockpit.

Appalachian State University has received a STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System .

Before you fire up the grill and celebrate the unofficial kickoff of summer, take a moment to remember the fallen men and women of the United States Armed Forces on Memorial Day on Monday, May 28.

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has invaded Appalachian State University. The walls of the ASU College of Education Building are now adorned with dozens of iconic images by children's author Eric Carle, and the author will conduct a book signing Friday in conjunction with the new display.

New Assistant Principal Lavonne Fortner, left, and Principal Annette Johnson, right, are excited about 2010 at Boonville Elementary School.

Nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend Sunday's protest against Maiden pastor Charles Worley's Mother's Day sermon on how to exterminate homosexuals.

Bonnie Schaefer, left, receives an honorary doctor of humane letters from ASU Chancellor Ken Peacock during ASU's commencement ceremonies this past weekend.

Casey Morrison, assistant principal at Elkin Elementary School, has been reassigned to become the assistant principal at Elkin High School and the director of transportation for Elkin City Schools.

With the renewed importance placed on urban public spaces, city planners need to increasingly rely on clever designs that cater to multiple uses while maximizing a limited amount of space.

Elkin High School will be saying goodbye to a group of graduating seniors who Principal Mark Byrd said are a lot of fun.

ASU student Joshua Kelley will research the use of electrostatic precipitators to remove Martian dust from gas intakes on equipment that collects oxygen from the Martian atmsophere.

Maura Shawn Scanlin of Vilas will perform an end of the year violin recital on Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m. in the recital hall of the Broyhill Music Center, located at 813 Rivers St.

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