While concerts in Legends won’t reappear anytime soon, the main student-programming organization at App State is opening its office doors to musical artists.  App State Popular Programming Society...

Local bookstore Foggy Pine Books appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" after the Super Bowl when the talk show giant promoted the store in a 2-minute commercial. Highlighting the store’s...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, people are making plans for the day of love. Whether that means a romantic date with your partner, a day of self-care or a Galentine's day celebration, Valentine’s...

Walking through the College Street parking deck, Dr. Geri Miller, an App State psychological counseling professor, wears a balloon around her waist. When asked about the balloon, she explains that her...

Amid Blowing Rock’s Tanger Outlets, customers will notice a change of pace from the usual dining options and clothing stores. In the recently-opened attraction, patrons can find a real tyrannosaurus...

What started as a quarantine hobby quickly turned into a small business opportunity for a recent App State grad.  In March, Tony Sharp “put needle to hoop” for the first time to make their partner...

A crucial part of Appalachian and Western North Carolina culture has always been music. Derived from influences such as Scottish traditional music, hymns and African-American blues, Appalachian music set...

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...