January-February 2017

January-February 2017

25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape
Meet five Western North Carolinians who have lived to 100 and beyond
WCU’s bachelors in emergency medical care—the oldest in the country—goes way beyond textbooks
Adding up the Mountain Area Health Education Center’s impact on health services across WNC
What the leading causes of death tell us about life in Western North Carolina
Hood Huggers Hood Tours reveal a path from Asheville’s past to the present
What will the New Year bring to our health choices? We asked six experts to look into their crystal balls and tell us what the future holds.
A history of transportation in the mountains offers a good ride
Distance - 4 miles round-trip, Difficulty - moderate
Sapphire Valley’s Great Outhouse dash returns for frozen fun
Around the world and back again with knitwear designer Christina Danaee
The remarkable rise and fall of the Goat Gland King, Jackson County’s “Dr.” John Brinkley
The push to build a WNC military history museum in Brevard marches on
The Get Right Band rocks steady on its new album
Art for the sake of a greater good drives Boone artist Sir Tom Foolery
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Steve Woody’s medical-tech company is primed to boom locally and help heal around the globe
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Asian-inflected comfort foods from around the globe find a home in Asheville
This nutritious smoothie doesn’t skimp on deliciousness
Winter farmers markets keep the produce coming, even in the cold season
A gluten-free cake to feel good about
When you need a healthy meal on the go, these 10 eateries satisfy
Get a healthy boost with a salad full of veggies, sprouts, and seeds
Pamela Haddock