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Pepco Energy Services, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. and a leader in energy savings performance contracting, has been selected to implement a comprehensive energy performance contract program for Appalachian State University , located in Boone, North Carolina.

Appalachian State University ranks second among top 40 master's degree granting institutions for the number of students participating in a short-term study abroad program in 2007-08. The data, released by the Institute of International Education's annual Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, also lists Appalachian sixth among the ...

The holiday season is celebrated Friday, Dec. 4, with the annual holiday scholarship concert presented by Appalachian State University's Hayes School of Music.

Here's a heart-warmer from University News : Appalachian State University faculty and staff donated more than $13,000 to take 90 school children from Watauga County shopping for winter clothing and other necessities.

Far be it for die-hard fitness buffs to let a little fever stop them from doing their regular workout - or for driven Pop Warner football players to miss a practice.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. Twenty-year-old Tenae Howard is still in shock that she was selected as Appalachian State University's 2009 Homecoming Queen.

James Rumley's orderly world was changed forever when Union soldiers attacked New Bern in 1862 and occupied his hometown in nearby Beaufort for the following three years.

Teachers and librarians seeking online master's degrees should look first at public universities.

Here's a great way to get in the holiday spirit! Appalachian Senior Programs, A a federal program through the Corporation for National Services that is sponsored by Appalachian State University, announces the 8th year ofA Project Star Christmas Trees .

The Surry County Historical Society meets throughout the year to discuss how to preserve the history of Surry County.

U.S. trees are exploding in brilliantly colorful fall foliage this year in many regions, thanks to stellar growing conditions and excellent temperatures, say experts.

From The Mountain Times : The Renewable Energy Initiative of Appalachian State University is holding its official ribbon-cutting event on Nov.

For the first time, family members of a hit-and-run victim got a chance to see the teenager accused of driving drunk along Highway 321 and killing their loved one last month.

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:08 p.m. The North Henderson High School Marching Band traveled to Owen High School Saturday to compete in the Owen High School Warhorse Classic Marching Competition.

You've heard it before but it's worth repeating: Staying healthy means staying active.

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. Special to the Times-News Some say that tragedy was inevitable for May, when she broke an old mountain tradition on the night that she met her future husband.

Classical guitarist Matt Palmer is one of a kind. Combining the soul of an artist, the technical virtuosity of the highest caliber and a heightened sense of musicality, Palmera s uniqueness is also his greatest strength.

Dr. Anthony Calamai, left, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University, presents North Drive Elementary fourth-grader Alize Wright with a $20,000 scholarship to the university.

Kenneth Earnest, 58, resides on Pine Street in Dobson. He grew up in Surry County.

Daniel Jensen has opened a new State Farm Agency, offering auto, home, renters, life and health insurance along with other financial services.