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Jul 2010
The Glass Menagerie
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
Jul 2010
Depth Perception
Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness
Jul 2010
The Sweet Life
Two Robbinsville candle-makers find harmony in their environment and craft
Jun 2010
Natural Instincts
Seven community leaders who found their inspiration to do good at summer camp
Jun 2010
Sweet Home Carolina
From family weekend getaways to the partying antics of rock stars, this Bat Cave inn was built to house good times
Jun 2010
Let the Games Begin
Traditional Scottish warriors gatherings still thrive today in WNC
Jun 2010
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Legacy Artist: Michelle Moog-Koussa shares her father’s pioneering explorations in electronic music through education and preservation
Jun 2010
Drawing the Line
How a Revolutionary War hero and an Irish surveyor laid a boundary between the land of the Cherokee and white settlers
May 2010
Evergreen Solar Farm
Western North Carolina’s first solar field makes good use of wasted space
May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with Hot Springs’ casual vibe
Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Apr 2010
The Late Start
Ben Hogan went from good to legendary during a tour through North Carolina
Apr 2010
The Long Shot
How Billy Joe Patton—a charismatic, heavy-hitting amateur from Morganton—nearly won the 1954 Masters
Apr 2010
Links to the Past
From the opening of the state’s first course 130 years ago to the Morganton amateur who almost won the Masters against Ben Hogan, golf has enjoyed a long and fascinating history in these mountains
Apr 2010
Time is a River
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years
Apr 2010
Rapid Fire
Drop into one of WNC’s wildest waterways for nonstop action
Apr 2010
Outside the Box
Three Boone entrepreneurs are cracking the lid on container eco-homes
Feb 2010
Tasteful Landscaping
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
Feb 2010
Return of the King
One foundation’s efforts herald the second reign of the great American chestnut
Feb 2010
Custom Framing
Post meets beam to create a timber frame home worthy of housing an eclectic collection of antiques
Dec 2009
Center Square
Two-hundred years of growth, change, construction, and life in the heart of downtown Asheville
Oct 2009
Wild at Heart
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
Ambassadors of Hope
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Aug 2009
A Farmer’s Market
Despite numerous economic setbacks, the local agriculture industry continues to hold strong
Aug 2009
Ron & Suzanne Joyner
A Growing Legacy: An Ashe County couple gives rare and all-but-forgotten apple trees a second chance to thrive
Aug 2009
The Sweet Life
Friends and neighbors share the rewards of a sorghum harvest at the Duckett House Inn & Farm
Aug 2009
The Great Lakes
The two heydays and incarnations of Lake Toxaway were separated by a very dry period
Jul 2009
Better than Par
Your Guide to some of Western North Carolina’s most memorable holes
Jul 2009
Augusta, GA
Jul 2009
Charlotte
Fine dining, football, and fashion in the boroughs of Charlotte, NC
Jun 2009
The Fast Track
Trails designed for bikers, by bikers mean thrill rides for all just outside Wilkesboro.
May 2009
Memphis Belle’s Beau
Asheville pilot Robert Morgan kept 25 unforgettable dates with the girl of his dreams
May 2009
Inn Style
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns
Mar 2009
Artist in Residence
Douglas Ellington and the rise of Art Deco in Asheville
Mar 2009
Locally Grown
Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa is cultivating the next generation of farmers.
Mar 2009
Field of Dreams
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
Sonoma of the South
From tobacco to wine, North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley has turned over a new leaf
Mar 2009
Recipe for Success
Chef Bill Morris passes on his passion for cooking to students in the kitchen at the Broyhill Inn
Mar 2009
Eyes in the Sky
SouthWings goes above and beyond for a revealing perspective on threats to our landscape
Mar 2009
Rise of a Superpower
Built to supply energy for defense industries during World War II, Fontana Dam became a monument to American ingenuity and determination
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