In its Boonerang Music & Arts Festival took over downtown Boone from June 19-22, filling Howard Street and Depot Street with live music, visual art and energy.  The free, four-day event shared...

Expanding the watchlist of any lover of LGBTQ+ comedies, “Overcompensating” has it all from closets to Charli xcx. Benito Skinner, the show’s creator, plays Benny, a closeted college freshman...

As April showers make their way for colorful May flowers, graduation season is rapidly approaching. Along with this busy time comes the nostalgia and reflection of fond memories from the past academic...

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, executive orders and policy changes have affected numerous job sectors. From hiring freezes and budget cuts to limitations, as the class of 2025 prepares...

May  Saturday, May 10 Fiber Frolic at Hickory Ridge History Museum  The Hickory Ridge History Museum is hosting its fourth annual Fiber Frolic, starting at 11 a.m. The day will include activities...

Monday, April 28 Bloom for Mental Health  The National Alliance on Mental Illness and Kappa Alpha Pi are hosting a fundraising event selling mini flower bouquets on the east side of Sanford Mall...

After reconstruction efforts from Hurricane Helene, local farmers were back at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market April 5. The market holds its annual spring opening every April with vendors from all...

With the weather warming up, outdoor venues have reopened their doors, bringing live music back to the High Country. While major music festivals commence around the world, Boone and Western North Carolina...

As students approach graduation, the familiarity of old faces becomes a comfort many dread letting go. This comfort expands beyond the physical, rendering its presence throughout the music industry with...

The mystical world of Dungeons & Dragons will come to life April 24-27 at Valborg Theatre.  Written by Qui Nguyen, “She Kills Monsters” takes place in two vastly different worlds. One consists...

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of death, which some may find upsetting. Despite having only a single path, the beauty of a labyrinth is one can never truly see where they are going...

Monday, April 21 New Frontiers: Life and Education After Military Service Former App State professor Raymond Christian is a storyteller and retired United States Army Paratrooper. Christian had an...