Catching Up
Behind the brand, our water, sustainability, and what's next.
Sweet Carolina Water at Boone Pride Fest 2026
This past weekend, Sweet Carolina Water had the honor of being part of Boone Pride Fest, one of the High Country's most beloved community events. The festival drew the community to the...
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From Classroom to Can: The Story Behind Sweet Carolina Water
How a group of Appalachian State students started a real spring water brand, built from an idea and a borrowed...
Why We Put Our Appalachian Spring Water in a Can, Not a Bottle
Aluminum isn't a perfect packaging choice, but here's the honest case for why a student-run spring water brand picked cans...
What "Certified Spring Water" Actually Means (And Why It Matters)
Most "spring water" labels aren't required to prove the claim. Here's what real NC spring water certification involves, and why...
Every Can Funds the Next Student Entrepreneur
The 501(c)(3) structure means a purchase goes straight back into funding the next group of App State students.
What It Actually Takes to Run a Startup as a Full-Time Student
A startup is usually judged by its product. Ours should also be judged by who built it: a rotating group...