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Fall 2025
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Modern Marvel
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
Ambassadors of Hope
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Haus Party
Celebrate Oktoberfest at these top spots for German cuisine
Flavor Frontier
Leave the standard granola behind on your next hike
Best-Kept Secret
A champion chili cook reveals all—almost
A Healing Place
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
Water Oak
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
The Hear & Now
Twenty years ago this month, a little community radio station in Spindale started making a big noise
Must-WNC TV
Don’t miss these three television programs that feature WNC people and places
A Sprouting Tradition
Bamboo beats out cucumbers in the pickle jar
Spice it Up
Stylish shakers worth their salt (and pepper)
Muddy Waters
Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it
A Farmer’s Market
Despite numerous economic setbacks, the local agriculture industry continues to hold strong
The Fresh Perspective
Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS
Valle Crucis
Luxury finds its way into this rural community known for its rich history
Ron & Suzanne Joyner
A Growing Legacy: An Ashe County couple gives rare and all-but-forgotten apple trees a second chance to thrive
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Crab Apple Juice
Skillet Cornbread & Salt Pork Succotash
Pickled Okra Moon-a-Rita
Whistlin’ Willy’s Wild West Chili
Grilled Lobster Mushrooms with Chimichurri
Watermelon Rind Pickles
Blueberry-Raspberry Jam with Allspice & Rum
Vanilla-Glazed Hakurei Turnips
Rabbit Two Ways
Pork Chops with Sorghum Glaze
Fettuccine with Gorgonzola & Lemon Zest
Almond-crusted Baked Brie by Michael Gilligan
Pumpkin Roll
Spinach-walnut Spread
Nutritional Yeast & Chive Dressing
Mountain Apple Stuff Puppies
