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Spring 2026
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A Celebration of Community
A lifetime of cherished memories from the Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
Last Page - Wesley Wofford
“I am trying to respectfully amplify her legacy in a way that is relatable.”
The Cavern of Skulls
A harrowing, Halloween-perfect tale from deep in Western North Carolina
Lovin’ the Lockup
At the Old Marshall Jail Hotel, no one does hard time anymore
Listening Back
Tune in to three podcasts that are redefining local history and heritage
Immersive Artistry
Biltmore hosts Van Gogh, Monet, and da Vinci in a year-long multisensory experience
Barn Owl - (Tyto alba)
Keep a keen eye for this frequent night flier
Crafting Excellence
Backed by a hefty grant, Warren Wilson ramps up its craft programs
Smooth Landing
Mars Hill welcomes a standout new art space
Blue Ridge Billions
A new National Park Service analysis points up the Parkway’s profitable path
Fall Colors at Carlton
High Country gallery shines in autumn group exhibition
What’s in a Name?
Avery County is 2,000 miles from the lands where the Aztec emperor Montezuma once ruled, so how did a community there get his name?
View from the Top
The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages
Totally Rad
Angel Olsen puts a spontaneous spin on her newly released ’80s covers
50 Fall Fests
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great...
Full Spectrum
A brilliant blaze of fall color—the most famous of Western North Carolina visuals—is on vivid display through the lens of a High Country photographer...
Damming the TVA
50 years ago, a grassroots groundswell fought the federal agency’s plan to reshape the French Broad River Basin
Olympic Hopefuls
Meet Western North Carolina’s 2021 Olympic hopefuls—Manteo Mitchell and Abbey Cooper
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Gin, I-Tell-Ya!
Savarina (Rum Cakes with Whipped Cream)
Portobello Tempura with Soy-Ginger Dressing
Spring Asparagus & Baby Arugula Salad
Watermelon Pops
Autumn Bowl
Riveting Rosey
Mussels with White Wine and Sorrel
Sarmale cu Varza Dulce (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Loose Leaf cocktail
White Chocolate-Cranberry Clusters
Almond-crusted Baked Brie by Michael Gilligan
Muscadine Pie
Stollen
The Love Potion
