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Jun 2014
Ben Lovett left Hollywood behind for Asheville, but there’s no stopping his rock ‘n’ roll filmmaking
Jun 2014
Florence Young Thomas laid the foundation for visual artists in Ashe County
Jun 2014
A local singer-songwriter and bluegrass group release new albums, just in time for summer
Jun 2014
BJ Leiderman turns the dial from National Public Radio to local private life
Apr 2014
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Mar 2014
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus
Mar 2014
Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century
Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
Dec 2013
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.
Dec 2013
Photographer Rob Amberg chronicles the raw beauty and complexities of everyday life in Madison County
Aug 2013
Carrying sound and story is the only way to live for a musical storyteller, rock-and-roll rambler, and two gifted brothers who all call the foothills of Western North Carolina home
Aug 2013
Embodying the spirit of tradition, John C. Campbell Folk School invites students to engage their hands in craft, voices and instruments in song, and hearts in community
Aug 2013
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.
Aug 2013
WPAQ in Mount Airy plays on to preserve the roots and spirit of mountain music
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Jun 2013
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table
