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Spring 2026
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Cuisine With a Cause
Hendersonville restaurant Dandelion serves up sustenance and job skills for those at risk of domestic violence
Wild Flavor
The latest brewing trend brings foraged ingredients to hyper-local beers
From Farm to Fryer
Fill up on apple cider doughnuts fresh out of Hendersonville
September/October New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Postero
Lofty Retreat
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Out of the Woods
Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
Lights, Camera, Tryon!
The Polk County Film Initiative launches a new festival
Battle of Wills
A new book by Steve Inskeep illuminates the personalities behind a tragedy for the Cherokee
The Great Outdoors
Burke County is bursting with options for your next adventure
What’s New in What’s Old
Get to know local history through new exhibits at area heritage museums
The Cuban Connection
Appalachian State University launches an exchange program in Havana
Turning the PAGE
A Madison County program brings advanced literacy skills to rural girls
Seeing Appalachia
A new photography exhibit in Sparta tackles stereotypes
A Long Look Back
UNC Asheville students document life 100 years ago, when the United States was on the brink of war
New Life for Old Schools
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they...
New Life for Old Schools
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they...
From Spruce Pine with Love
Hugging the banks of the North Toe River, surrounded by blue-tinged mountains, the rural Mitchell County town of Spruce Pine holds a rich history,...
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Lavender-Lemon Tart with Blueberry Coulis
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