Although Friday’s performance of the Momentum Dance Showcase was cancelled for bad weather, the Saturday showing drew a crowd of over 200, nearly filling the dance studio in the Varsity Gym.Showcase...

Historian, poet, author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou spoke at a packed Holmes Convocation Center on Tuesday as part of the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration.  Students,...

As a descendent of those affected by the Holocaust, its long-reaching effects play an important role in artist Roy Strassberg’s pottery and sculpture.His interest in working with themes related to the...

As the start of their 2013 Winter Tour draws nearer, Russ Randolph and Zion Godchaux of the band BoomBox took a moment to talk tour, the future and where they stand musically.The due spoke with The Appalachian...

Acclaimed folk-rock band The Avett Brothers will headline roots-music festival MerleFest at Wilkes Community College this April. The festival appearance is a stop on the band's 2013 tour in support of...

Maya Angelou has lived in St. Louis, New York City and Cairo, Egypt. She toured Europe and can speak fluently in Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic and the West African language of Fanti. She worked with...

After closing its doors just over half a decade ago, a historic piece of downtown Boone will make itself ready and available to the public once again. Organizations are working to restore Appalachian Theatre...