At the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, a unique new addition stands tall. Not a fountain, or a birdhouse, but a colorfully painted box with dozens of seeds inside.  Little Free Libraries, a book sharing...

When a former App State student visited an opening at the Nth Degree Gallery and Studios in Boone, he considered how he ended up there in the first place. He was invited by a friend, which sparked a curiosity...

Millions across the country have tuned in to Disney+ to watch the long-awaited release of Marvel’s newest mini-series “WandaVision.” The show, which was originally set to release in December, spotlights...

With an average of 35.3 inches of snowfall in Boone each winter, the High Country is no stranger to the cold. Classless snow days may be a thing of the past, but you can still enjoy a lazy day indoors...

As another semester begins, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with new information and assignments. Online classes, syllabi and adjusting to a new schedule make for a busy week. Staying organized is a great...

Custom Spotify car charms, succulent earrings and embroidered clothing are just a few items made by App State students that are now for sale online, along with student creations from Elon University, the...

One App State alumna’s cooking skills were able to land her a premiere on one of Food Network’s most popular shows, but not because of her chef-like qualities.  Amber Leverette is one of 14 recruits...

The holiday season is a great time to unwind and relax, and no matter which holidays you celebrate, you may find yourself with some free time at the end of the year and some extra motivation to pick up...

A year of uncertainty, anxiety and fear, 2020 was something that none of us expected. With the first two months noted for the fires in Australia and the death of a renowned basketball player and his daughter,...

The West Jefferson-based doughnut shop Hole Lotta Doughnuts expanded its business to King Street this fall. The store is a long-requested expansion among High Country locals since the company’s inception...

From the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon to the snowy landscape of Narnia, movie soundtracks are instrumental in bringing moviegoers from their seats at home to the world laid out on the big screen.  Early...

This fall, the Office of Sustainability partnered with a national North Carolina-based nonprofit to stream the film series “Revisioning Recovery” via Zoom. The organization Working Films utilizes minidocumentaries...