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Apr 2011
A Cradle of Jazz
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
Jan 2011
Hometown Spirit
Oct 2010
Holiday Mixers
Five bartenders share surefire recipes to impress at your next cocktail celebration
Sep 2010
Design Leap
A father’s search for healthy building materials brings about an innovative home
Sep 2010
Soul Man
The high notes of Jar-e’s latest CD
Aug 2010
Karen Hall
Scene Setter: Television scriptwriter Karen Hall came to Boone for a lifestyle change, but Los Angeles can’t seem to do without her
Aug 2010
Taking it to the Bank
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry
Jul 2010
Family Bond
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage
Jul 2010
Depth Perception
Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness
Jun 2010
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Legacy Artist: Michelle Moog-Koussa shares her father’s pioneering explorations in electronic music through education and preservation
Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Apr 2010
Time is a River
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years
Feb 2010
Pic Me!
A photo exhibit zooms in on the best of the Blue Ridge
Feb 2010
Return of the King
One foundation’s efforts herald the second reign of the great American chestnut
Oct 2009
Wild at Heart
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
Modern Marvel
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
Sep 2009
Ambassadors of Hope
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Aug 2009
Cabin Fever
Western North Carolina’s few remaining century-old cabins stand as reminders of the region’s isolation and the Appalachian way of life. Here’s a trio of hikes to historic homesteads that offer insight into the past.
Jul 2009
Family Reunion
Busy Hartzog just couldn’t forget her aunt’s circa-1920s playhouse, so she brought it home from South Carolina and restored it with love
Jun 2009
Sound Advice
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.
Apr 2009
Gabriel Shaffer
Apr 2009
Architectural Wonder
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
Mar 2009
Tailgate Party
Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market
Mar 2009
Artist in Residence
Douglas Ellington and the rise of Art Deco in Asheville
Mar 2009
Field of Dreams
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
Sonoma of the South
From tobacco to wine, North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley has turned over a new leaf
Mar 2009
Eyes in the Sky
SouthWings goes above and beyond for a revealing perspective on threats to our landscape
Mar 2009
Fashion Forward
A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights