With the inclusion of all skill levels, App State’s Chess Club provides space for students with a wide range of experience to practice skills for the strategic game.  “People always assume chess...

Monday, Nov. 18 Music Recital The Hayes School of Music will be having a String Chamber Music Recital held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.   Tuesday,...

On Thursday at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Boone welcomed Appalachian Road Show and special guest, Bryan Sutton. On this evening, the community welcomed the performers with open arms to...

In this episode of “Thomas Talks Games,” fellow journalist and video game enthusiast Jillian Green joins in order to talk about the characters, story, gameplay and political implications of Quantic...

This week’s “Dancing with the Stars” hit a major milestone celebrating its 500th episode with a night of nostalgia, standout routines and high-stakes instant dances. Each of the remaining six couples...

Boone has been home to a thriving music scene for decades. Whether it’s the Jones House, the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, the historic Legends that has since closed its doors, or even Sanford...

Monday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day  The High Country chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will conduct the 18th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at the Boone Mall from 10:30-11:30...

For the entirety of my life, every one of my favorite family recipes has been sourced from a little black book. Passed down through several generations, the recipes inside range from mac and cheese to...

U .S. rapper and producer Tyler Okonma, professionally known as Tyler, The Creator, has long been a beloved and influential artist in the alternative hip-hop genre. His sensational sound is inspired by...

Election Day is here, and whether you’ve already voted or are planning to on Nov. 5, something is empowering about participating in an election. With a combination of country, indie and pop this playlist...

After the devastation left by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, Western North Carolina has come together to rebuild. Through various relief efforts, members of the Boone community have worked tirelessly to...

Monday, Nov. 4 East Coast Lesson and Open Dance The Appalachian Swing Dance Club hosts swing dance lessons every Monday from 7:15-8:15 p.m. in the Anne Belk Main Lobby. The event is free and no prior...