WNC MAGAZINE CHOICE AWARDS


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Feb 2024
One of two native skunks, this pungent critter comes out to play in spring

Sep 2023
Co-authored by two proud Appalachians, a new cookbook shares more than just recipes

Sep 2023
Craft beers bag awards and global acclaim

Sep 2023
Grist Mills of the Western North Carolina Mountains

Dec 2020
For all of its storm and stress, 2020 proved to be a watershed for WNC authors, with a wave of them publishing particularly notable titles

Apr 2019
An international honey contest leads to sweet victory

Apr 2019
Serenity and adventure, water and mountains converge in Toxaway

Apr 2018
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Dec 2017
Hiking to a summit, scanning the night sky for stars, or hunting for wild delicacies are activities best experienced in fall’s crisp temperatures, when crystal clear skies and showy foliage provide a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s chosen adventure

Aug 2017
A couple tackles the monumental task of building their own home from the ground up

Aug 2017
Discover close encounters with creative characters and starry nights

Oct 2016
A fledging climber’s ascent of Looking Glass brings reverence for the iconic rock’s first summit, 50 years ago

Aug 2016
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Apr 2016
The winding route to Plumtree through far western Avery County on U.S. 19 East is the very definition of a road trip. It’s the kind of byway most people would take only if this out-of-the-way hamlet were the destination itself. But for fans of beer and scenic beauty, a thriving brewery and a cluster of outdoor options are enticing reasons to tour the North Toe River valley’s flower-filled fields.

Oct 2015
Relish fresh renditions of old Appalachian standards

Oct 2014
With 50 breweries counting, Western North Carolina's reputation as a craft beer mecca continues to grow, but for how long? Experts and brewers weigh in on the industry's future.

Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).

Jun 2013
With secret menus and exciting venues, Blind Pig supper club creates one-of-a-kind experiences for culinary adventurers

Jan 2013
A woman’s decision to give her kidney to a stranger changed the course of organ donations

Oct 2012
A new tour brings the craft cocktail experience to you

Jun 2012
Spruce Pine gets saucy with a barbecue and bluegrass festival

Jun 2012
An annual cook-off uncovers the region's best corn breads

Jun 2011

Feb 2011
Get to know Doc Watson, just in time for MerleFest

Oct 2010
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories

Dec 2009
Uncovering a WNC influence behind country music’s First Family

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

Jul 2009
Give them an experience to tell their teachers about

Mar 2009
From the Past to the Present