In the beginning, when hatching the idea of a pay-as-you-can cafe, the idea seemed pretty far-fetched.
In the small carport of her house, Ashley Galleher was bent over a skateboarding ramp, working to construct it as a side project for herself. …
Stopping what they are doing at a moment’s notice when the tones drop, High Country women are playing a crucial role in their communities — fi…
"Approved." "Denied." These are the words Yolanda Adams heard as she waited to be approved for residency in the United States.
Logan and Graham shared a clear vision for their wedding: they wanted “good music, comfort food, and lots and lots of lights strung from trees…
Bringing together friends, family and their talents, Sarah and Andrew’s early-fall wedding featured food, florals and music from their communi…
Endless opportunities exist for how to handle alcohol at a wedding. Figuring out bar options for a wedding reception can be overwhelming, but …
Florists in the counties of Ashe, Avery and Watauga are prepared to deliver on whatever your wedding plans include. From a boutonniere and sma…
Planning a wedding can make even the most calm, cool and collected bride turn into a ball of stress.
While planning for their wedding day, brides spend countless hours preparing guest lists, seeking out and securing the perfect venue and may s…
Serving as a holiday staple for families worldwide, the Christmas tree holds a special significance for both the High Country and the state of…
If the popular seasonal refrain “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” causes excitement and gets the heart pumping, be advised that co…
The natural beauty of each season in the High Country attracts thousands of native and visiting admirers each year. As numbers increase and mo…
While the trend is starting to improve, the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian Stat…
While juggling the stresses of motherhood and caring for their families, Britt Springer, Tamara C. DiVenere and Michaelle Poore gracefully us…
High on the mountain of Appalachian Ski, a group of women scream as a little girl completes her first feature in a terrain park. The little gi…
One of the greatest successes of a new clinic — located on U.S. 221 in Ashe County — is its efforts to remove previous barriers that limited …
Tucked next to Publix and behind the post office on Blowing Rock Road in Boone, CrossFit Postal is a gym with pull-up bars and racks lining th…
The only predictable aspect about a day in the life of a school nurse is the unpredictability. Plans for health screenings are scheduled, visi…
The cycling studio’s music was loud. The lights were down, and colors of red, blue and pink switched on and off to the beat of songs playing o…
The High Country Breast Cancer Foundation (HCBCF) is celebrating its fifth anniversary by publicly thanking the many generous and caring peopl…
Local cake maker Elizabeth Cole took a leap of faith when she started her business.
Just outside Cornerstone Church in Boone, Taqueria Doña Chelo, a little red food truck sits. Just nine minutes away, on N.C. 105, is the red a…
More than just meats and cheeses arranged in a pleasing way, charcuterie boards have skyrocketed in popularity on social media in the last yea…
In Ashe County, a bright orange truck offers award-winning barbecue, hospitality and is praised by both locals and visitors to the area. Krist…
In retrospect, the path to being a chef and owner of a catering business has been a constant in the life of Jessica “Jess” Clearwater, owner o…
The staff at Maw’s Produce seek to make their customers feel welcomed and valued while producing friendships that have spanned many years. Thi…
En las afueras de la Iglesia "Cornerstone Church" en Boone, se encuentra un pequeño camión de comida color rojo, La Taquería Doña Chelo. A sol…