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Dec 2017
Catawba Science Center exhibit puts visitors in the shoes of early pioneers

Dec 2017
A popular meeting place that entertains the taste buds with Spanish, Mediterranean, and Moroccan tapas

Dec 2017
In the summertime, warm waters, cool nights, and unfiltered sunshine coalesce in a bucolic, unfettered burst of beauty. And There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it; work up a sweat or take a cool dip—there’s something for everyone in this sweet season

Oct 2017
Not even Scrooge could resist the mountain area's festive offerings

Aug 2017
“My work is about how people relate to each other, and how I arrange the chairs mirrors those relationships.”

Aug 2017
Five fall film festivals bring independent movies to the mountains

Aug 2017
Five must-follow local interior designers on Instagram

Aug 2017
From rugs to purses, Alexander Wyly Smith’s textile designs reach retail markets worldwide

Jun 2017
Business

Jun 2017
Boca in Hickory offers up a perfectly-balanced rum refresher

Apr 2017
Dive deep into the mountains’ greatest chasms

Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more

Dec 2016
Distance - 4 miles round-trip, Difficulty - moderate

Dec 2016
The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations

Dec 2016
25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape

Oct 2016
The buzziest brew news around the region

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
Harvest season brings an Asian staple to the foothills

Aug 2016
Young entrepreneurs brew up craft beer swag sets

Aug 2016
The city’s long-planned major makeover takes off

Aug 2016
Chef Joyce Boston serves up a sizable menu of classic comfort foods with unique flourishes

Aug 2016
How Asheville is becoming world headquarters for climate science and ground zero in the quest to confront climate change

Jun 2016
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Jun 2016
Kehren Barbour and Michael Luchtan’s Post Piano Project explores sustainability through art and music

Jun 2016
How one musician found community through harmony

Apr 2016
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever

Oct 2015
Barkley’s Mill in Barnardsville revives the old-fashioned grits tradition

Oct 2015
Hickory Nut Gap’s new kitchen, butchery, and event space bring its offerings full circle

Aug 2015
At Hart Square in Catawba County, a man with a passion for historic structures keeps the past alive

Jul 2015
While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art

Apr 2015
The Honeycutters bring it all back home with their new album

Nov 2014
Celebrate a joyous season with performances galore

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.

Aug 2014
Kim Ellington keeps the Catawba Valley pottery tradition alive

Jun 2014
Difficulty: moderate Length: 3.5 miles round-trip

May 2014
Meet 11 leaders in the quest to conserve WNC’s natural areas

Apr 2014

Mar 2014
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus

Aug 2013
Carrying sound and story is the only way to live for a musical storyteller, rock-and-roll rambler, and two gifted brothers who all call the foothills of Western North Carolina home

Aug 2013
Gallery owner Brie Castell brings the realm of fine art photography to the Asheville scene