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The Bald Guy Brew roasting headquarters in Valle Crucis. Bald Guy Brew also has a location on West King Street in Boone. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Behind the beans of the High Country’s Bald Guy Brew

Emma Speckman November 3, 2014

“I kind of built the business based on the movie Fight Club,” said Don Cox, the founder, owner, original bald guy and self-described “grunt” of Bald Guy Brew coffee roasting company. “I work...

Freshman biology major Amanda Wilkinson (left), sophomore special education major Taylor Mundy (center) and sophomore computer science major Chris Roth (right) in their costumes Friday night in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom. Photo by James Johnston  |  The Appalachian

In light of Halloween: the Pagan Student Association defined

Liz Flamming November 3, 2014

The Pagan Student Association hosted its annual Halloween Ball in Plemmons Student Union on Friday, where the pagan group members, who refer to themselves as the PSA or the Pagans, gathered in costume...

The Legacy Winemakers Blend, an award-winning wine at Grandfather Mountain Winery in Banner Elk. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Local wineries, vineyards provide unique experiences to visitors

Casey Suglia November 3, 2014

Boone plays home to a bounty of breweries, where there is no shortage of places to enjoy a beer crafted locally. For those looking for a different pace, there are the wineries of the High Country. While...

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The third annual Black Cat cover show: Halloween Lo-down

Lovey Cooper October 30, 2014

Anticipated by its organizers as the most successful yet, the third annual Black Cat Halloween Cover Show is set to take place this Halloween Friday at Black Cat Burrito. Local bands and artists dress...

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Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band returns to Legends

Kelsey Hamm October 30, 2014

Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band will return to Legends on Friday for a funky Halloween bash. The band is known for their outrageous outfits and original psychedelic sound, said sophomore criminal justice...

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Spooky, fun costumes for Halloween

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, there’s a lingering scent of pumpkin spice in the air and Halloween is right around the corner. With so many puns, couples costumes and Disney...

Scream your way to a great Halloween

Scream your way to a great Halloween

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

The best part of Halloween isn’t the costumes or the candy. Halloween means being able to watch movies that just don’t feel right during any other part of the year. From fun and festive films to horror...

An assortment of just a few of the pumpkin flavored beers that are out for the Halloween season. Courtesy of Johanna Mohler

Tis’ the season to drink pumpkin beers

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

The leaves have changed, the air is crisp and it’s the long awaited season for pumpkin beers. With craft beer growing in popularity, there are countless new pumpkin beers to try every fall. Benchmark...

Thriller by Michael Jackson, 1982. Photo by Carson Hager  |  The Appalachian

A horrific halloween playlist to spark devilish deeds

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

Music brings out your inner moonlit, ghoulish self and sets spotlight onto the evening of tricks and treats for even the oldest ones to have fun. Here is a playlist of the best Halloween songs. 1. “Cry...

The Ghost Train at Tweetsie Railroad. Photo by Laney Ruckstuhl  |  The Appalachian

A Boone Halloween

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

There are many Halloween activities around Boone for families and kids to do this year, but what about the students of Appalachian State University? There’s plenty to do on and around this beautiful...

In Photos: Spooky Duke Race for a cause

In Photos: Spooky Duke Race for a cause

Aleah Warner October 28, 2014

The High Country’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network hosted the fourth annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume March at Appalachian State University on Saturday. The race included 5K and 10K events,...

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Digging up the past: Phish storms ASU

Meredith Warfield October 28, 2014

Twenty years ago Sunday Appalachian State University welcomed the four-man band known as Phish to a sold out show in Varsity Gym, an event that set more precedent for chaos than any concert in the history...

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