Appalachian State University is planning to launch its own 911 dispatch center. The move comes as a surprise to Boone officials who spent years consolidating emergency services between the town and county. It's raising tensions and questions over the emergency response implications for local residents.
BOONE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Town leaders are upset about Appalachian State University’s plans to create a 911 call center on campus. Boone officials held an emergency meeting to discuss the proposal Friday. Local leaders say the university’s plan could slow response time during emergencies because the proposed 911 center would not have the […]