Appalachian State University will host the third installment of The Hickory Leadership Forum on Monday, Feb. 17, from 6 to ...

Appalachian State University is hosting free community Aging Academy events on its Boone and Hickory campuses this winter and ...

Appalachian State University is hosting free community Aging Academy events on its Boone and Hickory campuses this winter and spring. Each event features expert speakers who will address relevant ...

The 2025 college baseball season will be here before we know it. Let’s get to know this year’s NC State squad and find out if this group can make it four trips to the College World Series in a dozen ...

Hickory Ridge won the rematch Wednesday night, and now the Ragin’ Bullls will wrestle for a state championship Saturday. Hickory Ridge scored a clinching victory in the next-to-last match and ...

Hickory Ridge was the only team from The Observer’s coverage area to make the finals. Elsewhere, Union Pines won its first state title, beating Pisgah 47-17 in 3A. Union Pines made its fourth ...