“I have practical experience with anti-heroes,” Jeff Lindsay, Honors College professor said. “I created one.” Lindsay is a New York Times bestselling author known for his Dexter book series,...

Freshman and transfer students were officially recognized as App State’s newest Mountaineers Tuesday during the annual Black and Gold Convocation ceremony.  This year’s welcome did not reflect...

An App State student wants to give underprivileged children a window into the world of music and take away the same financial barriers he faced as a young musician, but it goes beyond money: he hopes to...

Every five to six weeks, Hatchet Coffee transforms into a gallery of individuality and artistry. The walls and tables are decorated with handcrafted ceramics, intricate gold jewelry and upcycled vintage...

Though most magicians never reveal their secrets, one local teen is starting to teach others in the community how to perform magic themselves. Jackson Martin, a Watauga High School sophomore, said he...

Bodies writhed and heads bopped. Hula hoops and ribbon fans flew. Scarf wearers, sparkly faces and colorful patterns filled the crowd. A diverse crowd of students, locals and groupies came out to APPS’...

Packed with various arcade games, vintage posters and a jukebox that plays oldies, Boone’s newest snack bar brings a funky spirit to the local bar scene. The Cardinal’s owners Seth Sullivan, Chris...

Beer enthusiasts from all over will flock to this year's 12th annual High Country Beer Fest for specialty brew tastings from more than 60 local and national breweries.  Breweries attending the festival...

Every Sunday morning, Howie Roberts arrives early to the same 10:45 a.m. church service his friends brought him to five years ago and sits at a wooden patio picnic table wearing a faded brimmed hat with...

The last of daylight seeped through 10 blue and purple stained glass windows, engraved with the Ten Commandments. By 6:15 p.m., about 40 people gathered in the Temple of the High Country on April 12 for...

Everything has a story, even the beans that make up your morning coffee. Local roasters at Hatchet Coffee and Local Lion are passionate about making quality coffee from farms they trust. When choosing...