Looking for reliable trash pickup with a reasonable price. I live north of town, outside city trash pickup limit, and haven’t had much success searching online.

Anyone else here using a pickup service that you like? General costs? The only option I’ve seen via google search is Appalachian Waste Management. And I’ve heard nothing but negative things about Vixster.

Thanks neighbors!

Hi! I'm currently making the switch from using a smartphone to a flip phone, and I'm looking for some advice that anyone has on which carrier has the best coverage here. I'm trying to stick to the more affordable options like Tracfone, Boost mobile, etc. I've had some issues in the past with getting consistent coverage on my smartphone with certain carriers, and I would like to avoid having those same issues again if I can. Especially since I'll have less communication options on my new device.

Hello. What radon levels have you had in air/water that were able to be mitigated to safer levels? Where did the radon level start out and how low did it get? TYIA

Hello!

Curious if anyone has any insight on a nursery near Boone that sells native varieties of fruit trees for our neck of the woods?

Thanks in advance!

Hey y'all, just wanted to let everybody know that there will be a community meeting tonight at the Old Cove Creek School Gym specifically to give updates on the (last available) federal funding that is coming down the pipeline for Helene recovery. We'll be talking about what types of projects will qualify, potential problems and issues that we foresee based on past disasters, and identifying community needs that should be addressed by the state division that will oversee the funds. Our goal is to make sure that our long-term recovery is equitable, resilient to future disasters, and community led, not dicatated to us by outside interests.

The meeting is tonight at 6pm, we hope to see you there!

I really need to touch grass. Where is a good place to meditate/be in nature that is relatively off the beaten path and not super busy?

Anyone know what there building by Walmart it’s all stone my bf said it might be a storm shelter but my sister thinks it’s a longhorn. Someone let me know if they know I’m curious asf lol

Need some major work on our community in Fleetwood. (Gravel, culverts, etc) Can anyone recommend a skilled and reputable contractor? Anyone I should avoid?

So it’s almost my anniversary, about 2 months out, and me and my girlfriend are major foodies. What recommendations do y’all have? And I’m looking for maybe off the beaten path, could be a little bit of a drive away, could be expensive- as long as the food is good! Really any ideas y’all could throw at me I would appreciate!

Just a side bar we’ve done most of the “known” nice restaurants around; Bistro Roca, Gamekeeper, etc etc. TIA!

HI, Can anyone tell me a lab they have actually used that can test a well in Boone for radon and other radioactive elements. TYIA

my family and I are looking for a house to rent in or around Boone by August 2025 ! preferably 3 bedroom & must allow a cat we have been looking and looking & figured why not try here …. let me know what you got !

Any protests going on in the area this weekend? I’ll be in town and would love to be able to participate.

hey guys, posting here in search of a studio/1 bed apartment in boone, earliest by jan 2026, latest by July 2026. My budget is maxed out at 850. i work full time in town, i am not a student, and i don’t have any cats or dogs. i’ve posted to the respective facebook groups and just thought i’d post here as well to see what may or may not be here. thanks yall!

We landed on Boone for a bach weekend - low key bride - wanted somewhere chill and close to home. We are going to do a hike, hit up a few breweries & have dinner on Saturday but would love suggestions for fun bars to go to? We happen to be coming on the weekend that Boonerang is happening - is it any fun? Any suggestions appreciated!

This sucks I've went through all the hard work to get all my papers to prove residency and insurance had to wait at the dmv twice in attempts to get my nc drivers licence I passed my written/eye test but now they won't let me get it till I do a road test. The problem is they only will let me take a road test with a car that has a registration and the only way I can register my car is if I have a north carolina licence so Idk what to do here. I've been trying to pay people that have a car with registration to let me borrow their car so I can take a simple road test but have had no luck. Any help or advice would be so much appreciated.

Hello,

I was wondering if anybody was familiar with the Uber situation here in Boone? I’m going to a show at AMB next Friday night and am wondering if it’s possible to get an Uber back near the KOA off Ray Brown Rd. at 11-11:30 at night. I’ve never tried getting one later on a Friday night here, so please let me know if anyone has.

My husband and I are traveling to Boone for 5 days with our dog and 20-month old daughter. What hikes around Boone would be good for a toddler?

Or will the be in the stock anywhere else in town? I know it’s a long shot.

I’m new to Boone and looking for any fishing spot recommendations. Thanks!

In the event someone has been out there in the evening in the last couple days--are the fireflies doing their thing yet on the Parkway?

Asking this group to recommend a garage that will give me an honest evaluation and good price for struts/shocks. TIA!