PEOPLE & PLACES

PEOPLE & PLACES
Jun 2019
Going Upstate
With a vibrant downtown and ever-increasing attractions and amenities, Greenville, South Carolina, beckons visitors from near and far
Jun 2019
The Green Rush
A long-banned plant could spark a surge in post-tobacco mountain agriculture
Apr 2019
Amped Up
Bob Moog’s musical magic finds new listeners at an Asheville museum
Apr 2019
A Mountain to Climb
A High Country hiking program helps at-risk teens overcome adversity
Apr 2019
Soul Station
Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon finds a new place in history
Apr 2019
From the Mountains to the Sea
A visionary effort to create a statewide trail has been 40 years in the making. With the path now finished in Western North Carolina and a groundswell of support rising in the East, the completion of North Carolina’s most monumental natural treasure is on the horizon.
Apr 2019
Ups and Downs
Experience the essence of mountain golf with elevation changes that test even the best in the game
Apr 2019
Lake Life
Serenity and adventure, water and mountains converge in Toxaway
Feb 2019
News Flash - March/April 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Feb 2019
Champions of Change
The Boone-based nonprofit Wine to Water combats the international water crisis
Feb 2019
Planting Hope
Seed Programs International celebrates 20 years of humanitarian aid
Feb 2019
Trail Guide - Demonstration Trail, Holmes Educational State Forest

Feb 2019
We Can Do It!
A women’s group in Rutherford County repairs roofs for charity
Feb 2019
Getting Skooled
Blue Ridge Conversions is making people feel at home in a bus
Feb 2019
Get Your Fix
Spring into home improvement with two helpful resources
Dec 2018
Saving the Basilica
Restoration and repairs await Guastavino’s work of art
Dec 2018
News Flash - January/February 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Dec 2018
25 WNC Luxuries
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
Dec 2018
Giving Rise
Meet the McKibbons, the energetic Asheville hoteliers with an even bigger love for philanthropy
Dec 2018
Train Whistles
A record-breaking rally could help bring rail service back on track in Cherokee County
Dec 2018
To WNC, With Love
A local writer ruminates on her affection for the region
Dec 2018
New Cubs in Town
Red pandas take up residence at the WNC Nature Center
Dec 2018
Trailblazers
The history of women in Macon County is charted on a new path
Dec 2018
Images of Western North Carolina 2018
For our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, amateur and professional photographers answered the call.

Dec 2018
Tasty Paste
American Miso meshes global cultures and flavors from its base in Rutherfordton
Oct 2018
Peace on Earth Comes to Asheville
At the end of World War I, the city celebrated Christmas as never before or since
Oct 2018
Toy Story
For O.P. Taylor’s owner John Taylor, it’s all fun and games
Oct 2018
Trail Guide - Big East Fork Trail, Pisgah National Forest
Distance - 6.8 miles round-trip, Difficulty - Moderate
Oct 2018
Give Me Shelter
Hospitality House nears its 35th year of housing and hunger programs
Oct 2018
News Flash - November/December 2018
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Aug 2018
Newsflash - September/October 2018
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Aug 2018
Fresh Air
Barry and Sandra Bearden’s sky-high Mountain Air retreat blends green construction with contemporary style
Aug 2018
Gaining Momentum
Asheville gallery owner Jordan Ahlers moves to elevate area art and artists
Aug 2018
A Major Milestone
Pisgah Legal Service marks 40 years of advocacy and compassion
Aug 2018
Feminine Fire
Blacksmith Elizabeth Brim forges an exceptional body of artwork with an unconventional approach
Aug 2018
Signature Sound
Shape-note singing’s deep mountain history resounds at a Canton celebration
Aug 2018
Track Record
On New Freedom Blues, Town Mountain reformats bluegrass
Aug 2018
Page Turners
Two mountain festivals draw top literary talents
Aug 2018
Horse Power
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
Aug 2018
Perfectly in Tune
Father-daughter luthiers Wayne and Jayne Henderson make exquisite handcrafted instruments that hit all the right notes