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Jan/Feb 2009
Jan/Feb 2009
Jan/Feb 2009
The Price of Gold
Others may have passed through Western North Carolina in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto.
WNC’s 50 Most Influential People
From the Past to the Present
Swatch in the Dark
A Madison County couple takes a leap of faith into the world of quilt art
Rock of Ages
Judaculla Rock holds tight to its secrets
The Perfect Storm
When rare snowfalls blanket the mountains, the brave risk life and limb to ski the backcountry
Mamie Thompson Gumbs
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum
Fashion Forward
A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights
The Long Road Home
It took a seven-year hunt and a major renovation, but Christine and Rick Mack can finally enjoy their Highlands getaway, far from the bustle of Atlanta
Rio Tapas Café