Howard Street’s new restaurant and bar, The Local, has attracted a large crowd of university students, young professionals and local residents since its opening Sept. 13. The Local replaced Char Restaurant...

It can be difficult to enjoy Boone’s local restaurants and still have money for other basic necessities of life on a college student’s decidedly limited budget. To drink and eat out in the area without...

“Hootenanny,” an art show by brother and sister Andrew Abbott and Paige Willow, revolves around their shared childhood in Boone. Following their departure to different UNC system universities, the...

With most of the more touristy weekends of the year in rearview, there’s still time for a few weekend hikes before the colors on the trees settle to the forest floor and the cold takes over. Here are...

Two students and next-door neighbors have raised more than $1,500 in less than a week to cover the cost of a life-altering medical procedure on Iko, their newly adopted pit bull, Labrador mix. The money...

Appalachian State University’s Technical Theatre Club hosted their 10th annual costume sale Thursday through Saturday in the lobby of Valborg Theater to raise money for a national conference and to help...

As the leaves change, students don their best fall sweaters and midterms send everyone into a panic, Boone’s culinary scene steps to the rescue with comforting pumpkin favorites. Consider this...

Coinciding with Homecoming Weekend, the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble will present the multi-award-winning musical satire “Urinetown.” Renown for its fresh perspective and biting wit, the musical...

Rarely does a movie adaptation satisfy the majority of the original book’s fans, but those in support of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel, “Gone Girl,” will not be disappointed by director David...

Girl Code/Guy Code Tour ft. Jordan Carlos and Phoebe Robinson! Thu Oct. 9 7 p.m. Schaefer Center for Performing Arts $5 advance / $7 at the door all ages Kennedy Fitzsimmons and Ashton Lee Thurs....

The stars of hit television shows “Girl Code” and “Guy Code” will bring their comedy tour to Appalachian State University on Thursday when they perform at the Schaefer Center for the Performing...

Exploring the often ignored historical relevance of women in wartime, the Appalachian Women’s Theatre Troupe presents “Decision Height” by Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival award winner...