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Aug 2017
From rugs to purses, Alexander Wyly Smith’s textile designs reach retail markets worldwide
Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Oct 2016
Embark on a tour of six distinct wine-producing regions in WNC, and find out why each of our vineyards and wineries can boast of unique and notable fruits of the vine.
Aug 2016
Wilma Dykeman’s posthumously published memoir revisits her mountain upbringing
Jun 2016
Even a century later, the Great Flood of 1916’s watery depths haunt Western North Carolina
Oct 2015
It’s gone to the birds at Duck Dance Farm, a waterfowl conservation venture in Burnsville
Aug 2015
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Aug 2015
Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Apr 2015
A group of catering pros create a backyard breakfast-inspired cookout for friends
Feb 2015
Chef Evan Chender, aka The Culinary Gardener, loves cultivating specialty greens
Dec 2014
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research
Dec 2014
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
Oct 2014
Whether your holiday dinner includes ham, turkey, beef, or a walk on the wild side, John Kerr of Metro Wines in Asheville offers wine-pairing tips for your pièce de résistance