❄️ FAMILY CREATIVITY: YOSEF SNOW SCULPTURE
Sunday, February 2, 2026
High Country Winter Magic in Hickory!
Jason and Zach Shotwell turn rare snowstorm into App State spirit:
- Yosef mascot snowman celebrates Zach's upcoming May graduation
- Creative tribute during recent winter storm
- Capturing Hickory's unexpected snow day
Photo: Michelle Branch Shotwell captures the moment
#AppState #WinterStorm #HickoryNC #FamilyTradition
NC State and East Carolina teamed up earlier this year for a good cause. Through T-shirt sales, the initiative raised $17,675 for Appalachian State University and UNC Asheville — the two @UNC_System schools most impacted by Hurricane Helene. 👏 https://t.co/nqhVTNstMn
Despite the current weather, #Helene-related dangers are still very much a factor in Western NC.
⚠️ ~300 road incidents remain - including +50 on main roads.
Please refrain from travel for non-emergency purposes.
📸 - US 70 near Silver Creek
📸 - I-40 near Black Mountain
More than 6,600 students will turn their tassels at our university's spring commencement ceremony on May 4. Get to know #NCState24: https://t.co/cBrJQYpMJh
#OnThisDay in 1776, North Carolina became the first of the colonies to officially call for independence from Great Britain! The resolution became known as the #HalifaxResolves and THAT is why April 12th 1776 is on the North Carolina flag!