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A motion blurred vehicle travels northwest on Tynecastle Highway, passing Sugar Mountain Resort on Feb. 15, 2023.

Rental rush creates High Country housing troubles

Will Hofmann and William Becker
March 6, 2023
Jerry Cheek plays guitar while waiting for customers. Before opening the Tomato Shack Jerry played guitar for 10 years, he mainly played top 40 country music. With the Tomato Shack closing at the end of August, Jerry hopes to play music in his retirement.

High Country staple shuts down after 25 years

Samuel Cooke, Photojournalist
September 13, 2022
Open at 7 a.m., the store offers coffee to start the day as well as many local goods produced by farms in the area.

Talks and tales at Goober Peas

Jesse Barber, Photojournalist
November 9, 2021
Surviving the season: A guide to fall in the High Country

Surviving the season: A guide to fall in the High Country

Savannah Brewer, Reporter
October 6, 2021
The earthquake hit Sparta at 8:07 a.m. and was felt in Boone. This map shows the intensity levels experienced in surrounding towns.

High Country residents feel earthquake

Emily Broyles, Reporter
August 11, 2020
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