Mark Powell
Mark Powell is a novelist and directs the creative writing program at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene
For one magical day, the heart of Valle Crucis became more than just a place
HURRICANE HELENE
A family emerges to a scene of devastation
Our Kind of Place
In an idyllic park in Valle Crucis, time, alas, doesn’t quite stand still
Arts
All yellow brick roads lead to this charming little theme park in North Carolina
Arts & Culture
One local’s take on Appalachian State’s gridiron success—and why this mountain town just might win you over
Arts & Culture
For novelist and South Carolina native Mark Powell, watching the war unfolding in Ukraine hits close to home
Arts
With his directorial debut set for wide release and earning a bevy of praise, this filmmaking son of an actual jockey is on the verge of stardom. But he’d rather just tell a great story
Good Dogs
Amid a new pup’s jumping, chewing, shredding, and escaping, a family figures out what really matters