January/February 2015

January/February 2015

Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
A reinvigorated search for Southern snow
Take in lavish libations and killer views at Beech Mountain’s 5,506ˇ skybar
Power up anywhere, anytime with these locally made energy bars
Sip and savor award-winning wines from WNC
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
WCU Fine Art Museum offers a retrospective exhibit of Vadim Bora’s portraits
Ron Rash’s novel The World Made Straight gets the big screen treatment
Meet three celebrity rodents during Groundhog Day celebrations
Make a difference in community health
Asheville artist Andy Farkas tells poetic stories through delicate prints and engravings
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After an unprecedented internal health assessment, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its approach to wellness
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research
Three new books delve deep into remarkable local lives and institutions