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