A betrothed walks down an aisle in white on their wedding day. In their hands is a bouquet: not of flowers, but of wood. This is exactly how Bailey Sparks will look on her wedding day, walking down...

A local guitarist attended an open mic night at the kratom bar Noble Kava in February 2018, seeking talent to form a band. It was there that he met two other musicians, and the trio formed the funk-rock/alternative...

Red, orange and yellow leaves aren’t the only perks of fall’s arrival: seasonal drinks and sweet treats go hand in hand with the cool air. Pumpkin spice and everything nice topped with whipped cream...

Far from the most popular genre of the modern ages, jazz is often considered a lost cause. However, back in the 1930s, '40s, '50s and into the '60s,  jazz was one of the most celebrated genres of music....

Tucked away in the heart of Boone is the Hickory Ridge Museum, where visitors can travel back in time to experience the rich history and deep roots of the High Country. In the main office sits Marrena...

Amidst a global pandemic, when many view sports teams and athletic events as a serious risk due to outbreaks in professional and collegiate franchises, the climbing community in the High Country is thriving...

As students overwhelmingly take classes online this school year, many may be experiencing new and frequent headaches. Computer screens emit blue light, which can cause headaches that some may experience....

As life gets busy, it's easy to let all the stresses in life overwhelm you. Life can be rough, especially nowadays, but music can comfort those who are hurting. This week we put together a playlist of...

Life hacks, celebrity edits, recipes and jokes have all found a place on the popular video-sharing app that has led many to long hours of scrolling.  With almost 50 million Americans on TikTok in the...

In normal times, bars in Boone offer an eclectic array of live music performances to entertain patrons. But, the COVID-19 pandemic means that whether bands are able to play or not varies on the establishment. Tapp...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Despite film studios delaying new releases and movie theaters closing their doors this year, moviegoers have turned to alternative forms of socially-distant entertainment. While...

With venue closures, limited access to recording spaces and other issues posed by the pandemic that swept the world this year, it's now more important than ever to support small artists. How better to...