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Fall 2025
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Newsflash - September/October 2018
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Love It! - September/October 2018
Luxury Retreats & Getaways
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A Heist in Moonshine Country
Former FBI agent Jean Gray recalls his roaring start in 1950s Madison County
Last Page - Christine Kosiba
“Ravens really resonate with people. They’re complicated animals, just like us.”
Fresh Air
Barry and Sandra Bearden’s sky-high Mountain Air retreat blends green construction with contemporary style
Trail Guide - Weed Patch Mountain Trail
Distance: 20 miles round-trip - Difficulty: strenuous
Art of the Carve
Make your best jack-o’-lantern yet with pro tips from carving expert Scott Garland
Boom, Boom!
Pisgah Thunder takes the dance floor by storm for a great cause
Gaining Momentum
Asheville gallery owner Jordan Ahlers moves to elevate area art and artists
A Major Milestone
Pisgah Legal Service marks 40 years of advocacy and compassion
Feminine Fire
Blacksmith Elizabeth Brim forges an exceptional body of artwork with an unconventional approach
Hendersonville
Relish apple orchards and vineyards in this enthralling town
Big Time
Unleashing a beast, Marion hosts its first Bigfoot Fest
Signature Sound
Shape-note singing’s deep mountain history resounds at a Canton celebration
Track Record
On New Freedom Blues, Town Mountain reformats bluegrass
Page Turners
Two mountain festivals draw top literary talents
Horse Power
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
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Chocolate-Cherry Hand Pies
Pumpkin Chipotle Soup
U-Haul Shrimp Cocktail With Prawn Crackers
Shrub Sodas
Crackers
Roasted Sunchokes with Dried Beef & Fish Sauce Aioli
Roasted Cod with Miso
Sage Advice
Cucumber-Basil Gimlet
Rustic Butternut Squash Soup
Cauliflower with Tarator Sauce
The Hemingway
Rib Roast with Crushed Aromatic Spices
Herb-encrusted Rack of Lamb with Syrup of Port & Chimichurri Sauce
Andy’s Asian-style
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
