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Oct 2010
The shopping season has officially arrived, and we’ve searched stores across the region to help minimize the gift-giving guesswork. Here, you’ll find ideas for the jewelry lover, gentleman, gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Sep 2010
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more than 30 years of instruction, the intensive program continues to launch creative and highly skilled artisans into the world of furniture making and woodworking.

Sep 2010
Riders take to the trails with a single tire and a lot of guts

Aug 2010
The World Over: Morning Glory Café brings exotic influences to a quiet village

Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts

Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops

Feb 2010
Wet weather gear that’ll have you singing in the rain

Dec 2009
A February trail-running tradition brings the pain

Dec 2009
One writer helps people preserve their stories for the future

Dec 2009
Regional coffee roasters work hard to stand out

Oct 2009
Stylish place settings to suit any taste

Oct 2009
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors

Sep 2009
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm

Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home

Sep 2009
Celebrate Oktoberfest at these top spots for German cuisine

Jul 2009
Your Guide to some of Western North Carolina’s most memorable holes

Jul 2009
Summit Jaffe juggles middle school and a budding music career

Jun 2009
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.

Mar 2009
From the Past to the Present

Mar 2009
Three local households live large in fewer square feet

Mar 2009
For 50 years, tourist season at Chimney Rock Park opened with a rumble

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