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left917 is the High Country's independent read: local news, music, culture, and what's on, all in one place. No app, no login, no ads. And we're writing our own stuff now, not just rounding up everyone else's. Putting on an event? Share your calendar and we'll keep it on the air. Saw a flyer for something that isn't here? Send us the photo.
Know a story we should be chasing? left917 is your newsroom too. Sitting on a tip, a lead, or something the papers are missing? Email studio@left917.net.
We're building an independent High Country news outlet, and we want your voice. Culture writers, show-goers, DJs, and civic watchers wanted, from first-timers to App State students. Read the call
left917 is Boone's hyper-local indie news and events outlet, no algorithm, no likes, just what's actually happening around here and who's actually running it. The team's been growing behind the scenes, with new bylines coming in the weeks ahead.
For now, catch up on Who Runs Boone, spin the newest On Rotation drops, and get into the weekend. Lost Province Boonetoberfest, Buskers Fest, the Ramblin' Hobo Art Show Reception, emo night with Kenneth Fabian, Ellie K with Primal Static & Midsummers, or get serious at Ashe County's Meet Your Candidates.
We dig the flyers you create to promote your events. Got a show or event we're missing? Send us the flyer and we'll get it on the dial.
◆ Book of the Week · with Huzzah Books
Roses in the Snow
Charlie Straightarrow
A 1968 poetry chapbook from a press called The Flying Titanic Airline Press. We looked. There is no other trace of that press, or of the poet, anywhere online. Not a bio, not a review, not a second copy for sale. Just this one, sitting in a shop on Clement Street.
That's the whole case for it. If you've ever wanted to own a piece of paper that the internet has completely forgotten, here it is.
Read the pick →
🌑 New Moon · 2% lit
Near-new moon — the darkest skies of the month for the Milky Way and meteors.
Sky's truly dark after 9:05 PM.
◆ NASA's photo today: Apollo 11: Catching Some Sun →
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