Local History
Local History
Mar 2022
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability
Dec 2021
Asheville’s Gerber factory was an economic and community cornerstone that fed millions of little ones
Dec 2020
For all of its storm and stress, 2020 proved to be a watershed for WNC authors, with a wave of them publishing particularly notable titles
Jun 2020
The Mountain Lily’s short but storied run on the French Broad River might never end
Dec 2018
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
Jun 2016
Even a century later, the Great Flood of 1916’s watery depths haunt Western North Carolina
Apr 2016
A new play based on a historic Burke County true crime case premieres in Burnsville
Dec 2014
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
Aug 2014
The Carson House in Marion preserves the full spectrum of antebellum mountain life
Jul 2011
Along About Sundown, a play about the life of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, hits close to home