GRASSY CREEK — Sunday Salon at the River House Inn & Restaurant returned Sunday, Oct. 25, with Jayce Long and Joe McCallister playing an o…
BOONE — The Children’s Playhouse building has been closed to the public since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the heart of the Hig…
CRESTON — After teaching high school art classes for 42 years in Virginia and the District of Columbia., retired artist Gary Spicer now uses h…
My favorite thing about teaching crafts is exploring what inspires others to create especially if it incorporates recycling or “upcycling” mat…
A 26-foot effigy of “Death” lingers over the New River, part of a local spook trail that’s been dealing out scares to High Country thrill seek…
Haunted dorms, mysterious demon dogs and front porches touched up in a shade of “haint blue,” tales of ghosts and the unexplained have been wo…
LINVILLE FALLS — Avery County residents and guests and folks just passing through are invited, or, rather, dared, to pay a free visit to the h…
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Hello apple lovers. It’s fall and the apples are ripening, at least on those trees that had apples this year. I believe the May freeze prevent…
BLOWING ROCK — As a challenging year comes to an end, Tweetsie Railroad will welcome guests for Tweetsie Christmas to celebrate the magical ho…
High Country foliage took one final opportunity to bask in the warmth and fall sunshine to display its cornucopia of color as October comes to…
The Schaefer Center Presents virtual performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs,…
Ashe County Little Theatre will present the radio drama “War of the Worlds” live on WKSK radio on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. The production wil…
Ashe County Public Library continues its virtual program series, “Talking about Race in Literature and Life” during the month of November. As …
The Hunger and Health Coalition’s Fall Blast, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 10-11, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24. The c…
The Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Program and The Schaefer Center’s performing arts series, presents a streamed p…
Drawing inspiration from suffragettes, an Afghan women’s cycling team and the pages of American history, Asheville based singer songwriter Any…
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Arts Council reopened its doors Friday, Oct. 16, according to an announcement in the Ashe County Chamber of C…
DEEP GAP — With hardly a cloud in the sky, families picked out pumpkins and found their way through a corn maze in Deep Gap on Oct. 18.
BANNER ELK — It was a woolly worm race for the ages, as a small gathering of dedicated wooly worm enthusiasts convened on Holston Presbytery C…
The Children’s Council of Watauga County is “Hittin’ the Road” so that it can bring its programs, services, diapers and activity kits to the p…
Fall is my favorite season and I love everything pumpkin! So for this installment I’m making DIY Pumpkin Decor. These DIY pumpkins are made fr…
Spooky costumes, heaps of candy and droves of happy trick or treaters make High Country Halloween’s something special. Though Halloween is a l…
BLOWING ROCK — Beginning Nov. 13, Tweetsie Railroad will host Tweetsie Christmas, every Friday, Saturday and select weekday evenings through D…
Long before the advent of written language, stories, history and folklore were passed down through oral tradition. Tales would be shared acros…
Two High Country locals were recently recognized at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Music Awards, each for their res…
ASHE COUNTY — The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is doing its part to ensure a safe and fun Halloween for all this year, unveiling an interactiv…
World champion taxidermist Ken Walker has embarked on his defining project: either find a Bigfoot, or make one. The film “Big Fur,” which docu…
The “COVID Chronicles” acts II and III are being performed under the direction of associate professor Derek Gagnier and Derek Davidson on Oct.…
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