Thousands made the pilgrimage to Wilkesboro for MerleFest, where the air was filled with the dulcet tones of bluegrass music throughout the long festival weekend.
Luke Barber is a television news reporter based in Boone, North Carolina. He covers local news and events for the Watauga Democrat and Avery Journal Times, with a focus on issues impacting the community, including local government, economic development, education, and cultural events.