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Aug 2009
Stylish shakers worth their salt (and pepper)

Aug 2009
Despite numerous economic setbacks, the local agriculture industry continues to hold strong

Aug 2009
Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS

Aug 2009
Luxury finds its way into this rural community known for its rich history

Aug 2009
Friends and neighbors share the rewards of a sorghum harvest at the Duckett House Inn & Farm

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

Jul 2009
Look beyond Lenoir’s reputation for fine furniture, and you’ll discover a town dedicated to visual arts and simple pleasures

Jul 2009
Your Guide to some of Western North Carolina’s most memorable holes

Jul 2009
Three couples who shifted their careers

Jul 2009
Whether you’re in the stands or on the Astroturf, it’s easy to get in the sporting mood.

Jul 2009
Keep the kids cool—in and out of doors

Jul 2009
A couple of plant experts prove the grass is always greener on the upper side

Jul 2009

Jul 2009
Fine dining, football, and fashion in the boroughs of Charlotte, NC

Jul 2009
Exploring Asheville’s timeless and tireless streets, shops, and bistros

Jul 2009
Finding Faulkner and a bit of the blues in Mississippi

Jul 2009
Finding high design and old-fashioned charm in Savannah, our sister city to the south

Jun 2009
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.

Jun 2009
Whether you’re an alumnus or not, there’s plenty to learn about this college town

Jun 2009
When it comes to art, culture, and now cuisine, Rita Genet relies on Jamaica as her muse.

May 2009
Ten near by cities worth a trip this summer

May 2009
Asheville pilot Robert Morgan kept 25 unforgettable dates with the girl of his dreams

May 2009
Run wild in the natural playgrounds of the Nantahala Gorge (and beyond)

May 2009
All of Sylva seems to have turned out tonight for cocktails and dinner at Restaurant 553. Diners have laid claim to the umbrella-shaded tables in the lush courtyard where hundreds of dahlias bloom. Well-dressed gentlemen are kicking back on the front porch of the 101-year-old cottage, enjoying microbrews and martinis. It’s no wonder this is a go-to spot for Lowcountry cuisine and more.

May 2009
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns

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The Gem Capital of the World holds a sparkle uniquely its own

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Apr 2009
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy

Apr 2009
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences

Apr 2009
The Bascom’s new art center is set to bring out Highland’s creative side

Apr 2009
A Southern Colonial showcases a family’s storied past