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Aug 2013
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Apr 2013
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
Mar 2013
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
Mar 2013
Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge
Oct 2012
The Cherokee County Arts Council brings a colorful spin to lessons on nutrition
Oct 2012
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures
Oct 2012
Cancer patients reconnect with a sense of inner calm at Wind River retreats
Jun 2012
Kleiwerks International uses the most basic of natural resources to build communities
Apr 2012
How Harvey K. Littleton’s vision sparked an artistic revolution and ignited the Studio Glass Movement.
Apr 2012
Theres no shortage of pickers, players, and songbirds in WNC. Hit the road to catch great music at these down-home venues
Jul 2011
Thanks to community support, the show always goes on at Peacock Playhouse
Jul 2011
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture strive to secure the female set a place on the farm
May 2011
Friends of the Ecusta Trail hope to add a new route to the region’s selection of recreational pathways
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Oct 2010
Winter Green proves you don’t need to say goodbye to local produce at the first frost
Sep 2010
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when it comes to environmental health, public land, Population growth, education, jobs, and agriculture
Sep 2010
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Feb 2010
Grass to Greens helps residents sow and grow a food source close to home
Feb 2010
One foundation’s efforts herald the second reign of the great American chestnut
Oct 2009
A young couple’s adventure in Costa Rica leads to meaningful pairings of Family, friends, cacao, and chili peppers
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Sep 2009
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
Sep 2009
Twenty years ago this month, a little community radio station in Spindale started making a big noise
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it
Apr 2009
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy