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Girls on the Run of the High Country awards $1,000 scholarship

Jun 30, 2023 | Girls on the Run, Growing Well, Outreach and Engagement

Avery High School graduate Kendall Clark has been named the recipient of the 2023 Girls on the Run of the High Country scholarship and will receive $1,000 toward her first year of tuition at Appalachian State University.

Camp Crinkleroot Offers Unique Opportunities for Building Friendships Through Recreation and Creative Activities

Mar 21, 2023 | Autism and Neurodiversity, Growing Well, Outreach and Engagement

An upcoming innovative day camp opportunity for youngsters on the Autism Spectrum, or with similar disorders, takes place in Boone for one weekend in the spring and one in the fall. And that spring weekend — much like the ones …

App State’s Blue Cross NC IHHS and partners offer new support groups for community members

Jan 27, 2023 | Aging Well, Outreach and Engagement, Support Groups

Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) is partnering with the High Country Area Agency on Aging and others to offer new support groups for community members: a stroke and traumatic brain injury support group and a …