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Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
Jul 2011
Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville displays beautiful works of art and the building's storied past
Jul 2011
An historic schoolhouse for African Americans in Madison County finds a new community role
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back
in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
Oct 2010
Five bartenders share surefire recipes to impress at your next cocktail celebration
Sep 2010
A father’s search for healthy building materials brings about an innovative home
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
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry
Jul 2010
Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness
Jun 2010
Legacy Artist: Michelle Moog-Koussa shares her father’s pioneering explorations in electronic music through education and preservation
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Feb 2010
One foundation’s efforts herald the second reign of the great American chestnut
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s few remaining century-old cabins stand as reminders of the region’s isolation and the Appalachian way of life. Here’s a trio of hikes to historic homesteads that offer insight into the past.
Jul 2009
Busy Hartzog just couldn’t forget her aunt’s circa-1920s playhouse, so she brought it home from South Carolina and restored it with love
Apr 2009
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
Mar 2009
Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market
Mar 2009
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
From tobacco to wine, North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley has turned over a new leaf
Mar 2009
SouthWings goes above and beyond for a revealing perspective on threats to our landscape
Mar 2009
A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights