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October 2009
October 2009
October 2009
Fear Factor
Every rock climber starts life as a gravity-respecting mortal
The Hear & Now
Twenty years ago this month, a little community radio station in Spindale started making a big noise
Ambassadors of Hope
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
A Healing Place
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
The Alchemist
Ralph Berger transforms scrap metal into designs of intricate beauty
Stranger Than Fiction
Take a peek inside the realm of a paranormal investigator
Swing Shift
For more than two decades, mill workers across the region played in a league of their own
Modern Marvel
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
Water Oak
Waynesville
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm
Best-Kept Secret
A champion chili cook reveals all—almost
Flavor Frontier
Leave the standard granola behind on your next hike
Haus Party
Celebrate Oktoberfest at these top spots for German cuisine