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Arts & Theatre

"The Correspondent" author Virginia Evans talks in Winston-Salem, see the photos

"The Correspondent" author Virginia Evans talks in Winston-Salem, see the photos

  • WALT UNKS Staff Reporter

Best-selling author Virginia Evans spoke about her debut novel "The Correspondent" during a conversation with Charlie Lovett at First Baptist Church on Fifth on April 21.  Her appearance was originally scheduled for the Forsyth County Public Library, but tickets were snapped up in five minut…

From closet writing to packed church: Winston-Salem author Virginia Evans finds her moment

From closet writing to packed church: Winston-Salem author Virginia Evans finds her moment

  • LISA O’DONNELL Staff Reporter

"It's so good to be among neighbors," Virginia Evans told the crowd at First Baptist Church on Fifth Street.

He got a tattoo to commemorate a Fred Durst concert in Morganton. It never actually happened.

He got a tattoo to commemorate a Fred Durst concert in Morganton. It never actually happened.

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Bobby Canipe Jr. mistakenly started a rumor that the Limp Bizkit frontman was performing at Roses. He commemorated it 10 years later.

Alvin Ward's design for a Fred Durst tattoo came from one of his paintings

Alvin Ward's design for a Fred Durst tattoo came from one of his paintings

    Alvin Ward said a friend of his suggested he do a painting about the fake 2016 Fred Durst concert at a Roses Department Store in Morganton. In February, Alvin Ward tattooed a design inspired by the painting onto Bobby Canipe Jr.'s right leg. Canipe is the man that started to hoax on social media.

    Bobby Canipe Jr. recounts Roses concert hoax

    Bobby Canipe Jr. recounts Roses concert hoax

      Bobby Canipe Jr. said the idea for the fake 2016 Fred Durst was intended to be an inside joke with friends. When his social media post garnered national attention he decided to keep the joke going.

      See photos, videos from McDowell High School's Spring Art Show

      See photos, videos from McDowell High School's Spring Art Show

      • Mike Conley

      The 2026 Spring Art Show was held in the commons area of McDowell High School on Monday, March 16. Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.

      McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show

      McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show

      • Mike Conley

      Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.

      See long lost pieces from the McDowell Arts Council's permanent collection

      See long lost pieces from the McDowell Arts Council's permanent collection

        As the organization updates and organizes its archival materials, never-before-on-display pieces will be pulled out alongside long-beloved pieces from the permanent collection.

        Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort will have 3 new exhibits this year

        Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort will have 3 new exhibits this year

          Learn more about the new displays.

          Former art teacher now showing his art uses bright watercolors to create dreamy landscapes

          Former art teacher now showing his art uses bright watercolors to create dreamy landscapes

            "(My) teachers would encourage me to draw and paint. They would let me do murals on the chalkboard."

            Randy Bell describes his paintings hanging at Trade Alley Art

            Randy Bell describes his paintings hanging at Trade Alley Art

              Randy Bell, one of Trade Alley Art's newest members, describes the inspiration behind five of his paintings.

              Holiday shopping in McDowell County? Here's where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts

              Holiday shopping in McDowell County? Here's where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts

                Look out for pottery, crafts and more.

                Veteran Stan Lake confronts his Iraqi deployment in new book of poems

                Veteran Stan Lake confronts his Iraqi deployment in new book of poems

                  Now living in Bethania, Lake has conflicted feelings about his service, something that comes through in his poems, which are rooted in reality, not myth.

                  See photos of Iraq War Veteran who has published a book of poetry

                  See photos of Iraq War Veteran who has published a book of poetry

                    Stan Lake, an Iraq War Veteran, has published a book of poetry, “A Toad in a Glass Jar,” about his time in the war.

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                    Movies & Television

                    Review: Meryl Streep conjures fun in smart ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

                    Review: Meryl Streep conjures fun in smart ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

                    Movies in a Minute: "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

                    Movies in a Minute: "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

                    Do we have a ‘Beef’ with what’s streaming, or is it pure ‘Euphoria’? | Streamed & Screened

                    Do we have a ‘Beef’ with what’s streaming, or is it pure ‘Euphoria’? | Streamed & Screened

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                    In indie thriller 'Neglected,' David Lipper wears every hat

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                    The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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                    Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                    Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                    Blogging Isn’t Dead: How Niche Writers May Be Earning Six Figures in 2025

                    Affiliate content. Learn why blogging isn’t dead in 2025 and how niche writers are leveraging focused content to build audiences and earn six figures.

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                    From Playa to Reality: Hints and Tools for Recovering From Burning Man

                    Contributor content. This guide offers practical tools to potentially help ease the transition from Black Rock City to daily life. 

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                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                    Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                    Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                    Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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