All About Women

02/13/2024

Tubing is a wonderfully fun activity that is sometimes overlooked when thinking about winter activities in the High Country. With little skill needed, it makes an accessible way to join

04/20/2022

In the beginning, when hatching the idea of a pay-as-you-can cafe, the idea seemed pretty far-fetched.

04/15/2022

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 — firefighting.

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 — firefighting. They jump into fire

04/11/2022

In the small carport of her house, Ashley Galleher was bent over a skateboarding ramp, working to construct it as a side project. She worked her way up from small ramps to building a large ramp in her backyard, keeping the project to herself.

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. She worked her way up

04/07/2022

"Sometimes we have obstacles that we think are walls, but they are actually windows,” Yolanda Adams says.

"Approved." "Denied." These are the words Yolanda Adams heard as she waited to be approved for residency in the United States.

03/03/2022

Is an open, cash or no bar right for your wedding?

Endless opportunities exist for how to handle alcohol at a wedding. Figuring out bar options for a wedding reception can be overwhelming, but when handled well, an evening of fun

03/01/2022

To help brides prepare for and achieve the hair of their dreams for their wedding day are salons of the High Country: Mark of Eden in Ashe County, Shear Shakti in Watauga County and Battle Born Beauty salon and boutique in Avery County.

While planning for their wedding day, brides spend countless hours preparing guest lists, seeking out and securing the perfect venue and may spend an entire day getting lost in the

02/24/2022

Florists in the counties of Ashe, Avery and Watauga are prepared to deliver on whatever your wedding plans include.

Florists in the counties of Ashe, Avery and Watauga are prepared to deliver on whatever your wedding plans include. From a boutonniere and small bouquet for a quick trip to

02/23/2022

The 2022 edition of All About Weddings is now available online and in print. Get your copy today!

02/10/2022

“I’m not saying it’s totally gone, but the glass ceiling in the industry is evaporating as we talk about it, and just building that trust in young women that opportunities are there," Lori says. "It’s real. It’s sustainable.”

While the trend is starting to improve, the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University has typically seen a lower enrollment

02/08/2022

Read as columnist Heather Brandon discusses money management.

In her 1983 song of the same name, Donna Summer said, “She works hard for the money.”

02/05/2022

"Being in the courtroom is completely invigorating for me but also calming because I know what I’m doing because I can react fast,” Britt says. “It’s definitely a free feeling to be in the courtroom advocating for something you believe in.”

While juggling the stresses of motherhood and caring for their families, Britt Springer, Tamara C. DiVenere and Michaelle Poore gracefully use their skills and passions to serve the High Country

02/03/2022

“The whole premise of Girls Go Shred is just creating a supportive environment where women feel safe and feel heard and feel encouraged, whether that’s on the slopes or not,” Kristen says.

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 girl, Lucy, came out

02/01/2022

Read as we feature Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce President Jo-Ann McMurray and Ashe County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kitty Honeycutt.

The natural beauty of each season in the High Country attracts thousands of native and visiting admirers each year. As numbers increase and more businesses emerge, local Chambers of Commerce

01/12/2022

12/16/2021

Columnist Mary McKinney discusses barriers to self-care women often face.

In nearly 30 years of work in the mental health field, the most pervasive and destructive common barrier I have observed to the mental health and overall health of women