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...

Saturday mornings in the High Country boast an outdoor, locally-sourced experience for tourists and locals alike.  Not far off the beaten path, winding up Horn of the West Drive, lies the Watauga County...

The release of the next generation of mainstream gaming consoles is just around the corner, and retro video game store The Gamefather is working to satisfy high demand in the wake of Gamestop’s recent...

Watching theater through a Zoom screen is not a normal way to see a performance, but App State’s Department of Theatre and Dance is bringing Boone a Zoom meeting unlike any other.  This fall, the...