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The Cherokee Preservation Foundation invests in the tribe’s past and future

Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.

Learn to paint and cook, inspired by food and wine

The Southern Outer Banks beckon with pristine beaches, wild horses, and 300 years of swashbuckling lore

A local singer-songwriter and bluegrass group release new albums, just in time for summer

BJ Leiderman turns the dial from National Public Radio to local private life

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

A local gardener and home cook team up to offer tips and recipes from a drinkable landscape

An Ikebana International conference blossoms in Asheville

Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century

You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.

One of the region’s oldest African-American communities delves into its past

Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless

Delve into new novels by North Carolina authors

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

Laurie Lamb cooks up a homegrown potpie business in Marshall

Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays

Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries

Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.