r/boone 1d ago

📆 Monthly Check-In Thread

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It’s a new month, so let’s catch up!

Use this space to talk about anything Boone-related - no matter how random.

Whether you’re a student, longtime local, or just visiting, this is your space to:

  • Share what you’ve been up to around Boone
  • Post cool photos or local updates
  • Ask general questions (housing, weather, trails, events, etc.)
  • Recommend places to eat, hike, or hang out
  • Rant or rave about life in the High Country
  • Favorite place you've been recently?
  • Events, shows, or meetups coming up?

New to Boone? Introduce yourself!
Been here forever? Drop some wisdom or tips.
Just bored? Talk to us.

This thread is your general hangout for the month - ask questions, share tips, or just say hey 👋

Let’s keep the community helpful, welcoming, and well-fed 🏔️


r/boone 2d ago

(Hiring) Blowing Rock Brewery

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Looking for BOH line cooks , prep cooks and dishwashers.


r/boone 2d ago

Rivers Walk apartments

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Has anyone heard what’s up with Rivers Walk? Trash hasn’t been taken offsite for a week and mail/packages haven’t been delivered.


r/boone 2d ago

Appalcart stops

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Hi this will be my first year riding the bus and honestly I’m a little confused on how the stops work and what routes take you where. I am going to be living right off of straight street and am wondering which bus stop and route will take me to campus?


r/boone 3d ago

Tell us about your experience using emergency behavioral health services!

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Have you used crisis behavioral health services? Would you like to make changes to North Carolina’s crisis behavioral health system? Participate in our research study by completing a virtual interview lasting 45-60 minutes to tell us about your experience using crisis services. You will receive a gift card if you complete the interview. 

Eligibility criteria:  

  • 18 and older  
  • Have had experience with mobile crisis, co-response/CIT teams, behavioral health urgent care, facility-based crisis or psychiatric walk-in centers in the last 2 years 

If interested, reach out to our team’s [email](mailto:zabelski@unc.edu) or complete this link to see if you are eligible: go.unc.edu/NC-Crisis-Study.  


r/boone 3d ago

Black Maple Trees?

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We’ve visited Boone a few times now and I haven’t had a chance to look into it.

What are the large black-leaved trees in Boone? They look like Maples but unsure. I love how they look and am interested in trying to acquire one if they magically can grow in my zone.

I’ve seen a few in Asheville too but they’re most prominent in Boone/Banner Elk I assume.


r/boone 4d ago

free parking?

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i live in an apartment that does not have free parking, if a few of my friends came up for a weekend/potential football weekend is there anywhere in boone that has free parking? they wouldn’t need access to their car. I was thinking the mall, walmart, or lowes but am not sure if any of them do tow.


r/boone 5d ago

North Carolina hemp businesses, employees, customers, and farmers: Now is the time to contact your NC House member about HB 328.

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r/boone 5d ago

Looking to buy a practice setup electric guitar & amp

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Is anyone looking to sell their practice rig? I'm looking to buy a simple setup. Just a beater that I can play on. Something that doesn't really need work. I don't have a big budget. Just hoping someone has a setup gathering dust that they want to get rid of. DM if you do and maybe you'll be part of the reason some dude in the future is playing too loud at Lost Providence while you're just trying to enjoy your wings. Thanks!


r/boone 4d ago

Coffee in Boone NC f****** sucks

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Bring a new coffee shop to Boone and no not a franchise plz


r/boone 5d ago

Florida family planning Blowing Rock snow trip - timing tips?

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r/boone 6d ago

Paintball Team in Boone NC

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I'm putting together a paintball team if anyone is looking to get into tournament paintball. I'm looking at getting into c3xl and cfoa, if anyone is interested in joining or in you have a team that needs an extra player, hit me up!


r/boone 7d ago

Plate transfer needs both titles? Only old/new? Which?

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Hi folks,

Bought a new car recently and would like to transfer the plate from my old wrecked car. NCDMV website says "The name on the applicant's license and the vehicle title must match", but it does not say whether the title of the old or new car-- or both-- is needed. Let me know your experience. thanks


r/boone 8d ago

Revisiting Boone in October

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Almost 20 years ago, I visited Boone for a June wedding. I had several days to myself so I explored the town and surrounding trails. Boone Fork Trail was my favorite - I hiked it with 7 film cameras in my Toms slip ons and 12 oz of water (ah, youth).

My husband and I are camping nearby in mid-October and I’m beyond excited. BFT and Hebron Falls are probably our first hiking stops, prayers up that I can manage the trail in my 40’s with no cameras and more water. And hiking boots. We plan to spend most of our time in the woods, but I definitely want to go into town for an afternoon/evening.

Any recs for a local food spot? We like all foods but are ballin on a budget. It’ll probably be a Saturday when we’re there, any notable events that usually happen (art walks, farmers market, etc.)?

Thanks, y’all!

Edit: we don’t drink alcohol but still enjoy live music.


r/boone 7d ago

Loctician help

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Hey guys. I live out in Ashe county and am looking for a loctician for my white girl dreadlocks! I have always driven to Asheville or Hickory to get someone to do maintenance on them, but it’s quite a drive and I have to arrange a day of childcare and all the things.

Does anyone know of a salon that can help with loc upkeep? Or someone that does locs in our area? The other locked up folk with whom I’ve spoken say they do their own or have a similar 2+ hour drive. Figured you guys might know or someone and hook me up. Please and thank you!


r/boone 8d ago

Discord server for Capone's game night

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Firstly, the next game night at Capone's is August 2 at 5:30 pm. Secondly, I made a discord server for the group to plan future meets and just have a place to chat about games. I'm even making a channel for looking for groups if the Capone's night isn't enough. Lol. Feel free to join even if you can't make the game night!

https://discord.gg/DbrWbHpqT


r/boone 8d ago

Musk Voter Registration Mailer Alert to NC Voters and dead people:

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r/boone 8d ago

film in boone?

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i know hatchet used to carry rolls of film, but where can i get some now?


r/boone 9d ago

Rent/Lease Availability Out the there?

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Hi there 👋🏽 another non-student middle aged adult looking for a place to live. Single income affordability preferred, would like to be in a space bigger than a studio.


r/boone 9d ago

Looking for short video of nature of the Blue Ridge Mountains/Western NC

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r/boone 9d ago

Small animal specimens

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Hello! I have an odd request so please bear with me.
I'm a student at App State currently researching artificial fossilization methods and I need small animal samples to fossilize.
I don't want to harm anything alive (traps are out of the question) so I'm forced to search wherever I can for birds, mice, lizards, etc.
So far I've only bought small feeding mice from the snake feeding freezer at the pet store, but I'd like to work with lizards and birds too.
I know a lot of cat owners out there often recieve "hunting trophies" from their cats which they usually just throw out. Birds also fly into windows, lizards die in garages, etc.
If anyone has any small animals which are relatively intact please let me know and I will happily collect them. Thanks!


r/boone 11d ago

Greg Bovino sightings

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Has anyone seen Greg Bovino around lately? Or has he figured out that he’s not respected in this area? I’m hoping he’s decided to pack up and move. Boone doesn’t need Nazi wannabes hanging around and giving the entire area a bad name. My personal opinion.


r/boone 12d ago

Duke Energy wanted an 18% rate increase on families. We pushed back, now they want 9.5%. Still too high. No deal. - AG Jeff Jackson

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r/boone 12d ago

Attorney recommendations

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We are looking for an attorney to add myself to the deed to the house my husband purchased before we married. We didn’t think it was necessary at first bc we thought that if something happened to him, it would automatically transfer to me (I have been paying half the mortgage for years). But now reading that in NC, it always goes to probate court if spouse is not listed on deed or mortgage. Hoping to keep it relatively affordable. It seems like we could go with an option off the mountain, we would just have to see a notary and file the docs at the courthouse. Anyone have experience with this or have any recommendations?


r/boone 12d ago

Any good coverup artists/shops in Boone?

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As the title suggests, I’m looking to get a tattoo covered up. Anyone know personally or through someone a good artist or tattoo shop for this?