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Winter 2026
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Resurrecting Ragtime
A Mars Hill professor’s album notes nab a Grammy nomination
Tune In
Love and optimism find common ground in three stylistically different new releases from WNC musicians
Planting Hope
Seed Programs International celebrates 20 years of humanitarian aid
Clear Cut
Kenny Pieper’s unbreakable passion for glass
Tree Heroes
Volunteer paddlers strive to save hemlocks in the Green River Gorge
Trail Guide - Demonstration Trail, Holmes Educational State Forest
We Can Do It!
A women’s group in Rutherford County repairs roofs for charity
Getting Skooled
Blue Ridge Conversions is making people feel at home in a bus
Get Your Fix
Spring into home improvement with two helpful resources
Bloom Time
A garden coach can put you on the right path to a beautiful oasis
Saving the Basilica
Restoration and repairs await Guastavino’s work of art
News Flash - January/February 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Love It!
January/February 2019
25 WNC Luxuries
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy...
Last Page - John Almaguer
“There’s something about [glass] that’s so magical, intriguing, and mesmerizing.”
New & Notable - January/February 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale
Bourbon Barrel is an anchor for the growing revitalization of a once-busy commercial district that had fallen on quiet times
Giving Rise
Meet the McKibbons, the energetic Asheville hoteliers with an even bigger love for philanthropy
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