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In today's newsletter:

• How a new Boone ordinance could change renters' rights soon
• How Watauga runners turned a Boone meet into a dominant sweep
• How sarees from Boone neighbors became a living archive of stories

Also on today's calendar: Three Rivers - Experimental shorts about WNC rivers and the impact of Hurricane Helene and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boone Council explores habitability ordinance modeled on Asheville ordinance (wataugademocrat.com) — Boone residents may soon see stronger protections against paying rent for unsafe or substandard housing, as the Town Council is exploring a habitability ordinance modeled on Asheville's new rules. Council also approved a long-term janitorial contract, expanded water and sewer connection authority, extended outside accounting help, honored Dolly Parton with a local "One Good Deed" call, and noted an upcoming Oct. 2 film showing downtown.
   

• Bostrom, Watauga harriers sweep High Country XC Classic (wataugademocrat.com) — Watauga High's cross country teams gave Boone fans plenty to cheer about, sweeping the Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals High Country XC Classic on their home course. The boys and girls each dominated with deep top-30 finishes, while earlier in the week the Lady Pioneers also captured the Northwestern 6A/7A preconference meet, signaling strong momentum heading into bigger regional races.
   

• Six Yards of Stories: Saloni Mahajan (appstate.edu) — An intimate saree-focused exhibition is spotlighting stories from neighbors in Boone and across North Carolina, turning cherished garments into a living archive of memories. Each saree is paired with its wearer's personal story, inviting Boone visitors to slow down, recognize familiar traditions, or discover a new cultural lens through color, fabric, and family history shared just streets from home.
   

📸 Around Boone

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boone

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• The Postpartum Circle →
  Boone Unitarian Universalist, 381 E King St, Boone
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Board of Adjustment →
  Boone, NC Calendar, 1500 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Three Rivers - Experimental shorts about WNC rivers and the impact of Hurricane Helene →
  Appalachian Theatre, 567 W King St, Boone
  7:00 pm
• Living with Rivers - Experimental shorts about WNC rivers and the impact of Hurricane Helene →
  559 W King St, Boone
  7:00 pm
• Three Rivers →
  Boone NC
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Burgers with Ethnic Flair →
  252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone
  10:00 am
• 2026 Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival →
  591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone
  2:00 pm
• Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival →
  591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone
  2:00 pm
• Gary McCullough at Lost Province Taproom at Hardin Creek →
  Lost Province Taproom at Hardin Creek, Boone
  5:00 pm
• Gary McCullough →
  Boone NC
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Appalachian Road Show & Sam Bush Band →
  559 W King St, Boone
  7:00 pm
• Appalachian Road Show & 2026 National Fiddler Hall of Fame →
  559 W King St, Boone
  7:00 pm

📣 Boone Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
  Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )
• Hello neighbors.
  My name is Josh and I am posting to see if anyone out there may need construction or remodel work done in the area. I have 20+ years of experience… (Nextdoor Norris)

• Appalachian State University posted a job opening for Catering Coordination Assistant in Boone. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Boone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boone here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blowing Rock

• Art at the Edgewood Cottage returns for a month of creativity and connection (wataugademocrat.com)
• Saved from the fire: Underwood shares Dougherty House story with Heritage Museum (wataugademocrat.com)

Banner Elk

• New Dean Appointments for Three African Americans (jbhe.com)

West Jefferson

• Walmart Unveils Newly Remodeled West Jefferson Supercenter (wataugaonline.com)
• WKSK'S Old Time and Bluegrass Show returns live to the Ashe Civic Center (reflector.com)

Ok Boone! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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