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Apr 2011
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone
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.
Aug 2010
Scene Setter: Television scriptwriter Karen Hall came to Boone for a lifestyle change, but Los Angeles can’t seem to do without her
Aug 2010
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman,
but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity
Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
Jul 2010
For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Apr 2010
From the opening of the state’s first course 130 years ago to the Morganton amateur who almost won the Masters against Ben Hogan, golf has enjoyed a long and fascinating history in these mountains
Oct 2009
Trash to Treasure: Meet three artists who give discarded objects a fresh interpretation
Oct 2009
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Aug 2009
A Growing Legacy: An Ashe County couple gives rare and all-but-forgotten apple trees a second chance to thrive
Jun 2009
Whether you’re an alumnus or not, there’s plenty to learn about this college town
Jun 2009
Tackle the Beech Mountain ride that inspired Lance Armstrong’s comeback from cancer
Jun 2009
Trails designed for bikers, by bikers mean thrill rides for all just outside Wilkesboro.
May 2009
The couple who made Mast General a nostalgic icon reflect on the Valle Crucis store that inspired it all
May 2009
Remembering Art Loeb, the man whose love for hiking helped create a beloved footpath
Mar 2009
Chef Bill Morris passes on his passion for cooking to students in the kitchen at the Broyhill Inn
Mar 2009
Others may have passed through Western North Carolina
in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto.
The impact of his bloody expedition on the region’s native population is just finally coming to light.
Mar 2009
In an effort to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible by road, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties must deal with growth and consequences