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Flower celebrations burst with color across WNC

Father-daughter luthiers Wayne and Jayne Henderson make exquisite handcrafted instruments that hit all the right notes

An Insider's Guide to Charleston's Lowcountry leisure

Chill out with outdoor activities as well as indoor fun and games

Meet 5 local fashion designers, each with a passion for individual expression in the clothes we wear

Make life sweeter and find more ways to enjoy the sweet nectar

Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more

Seven ghoulishly good ways to celebrate Halloween’s chills and thrills

Catch iconic performers and innovative arts at Appalachian Summer Festival

Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance

While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art

The newest blooms showcase sustainability at the Biltmore International Rose Trials

Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering

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.

LEGO sculptures bring new wildlife to the N.C. Arboretum

Meet a modern breed of distillers honoring the moonshine traditions of the past, while elevating our region’s growing reputation for craft liquor

An Asian-inspired portobello dish leads the way to fall

Mixologist Josh Bailey calls upon a favored tea for his latest cocktail

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.