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Bourbon Barrel is an anchor for the growing revitalization of a once-busy commercial district that had fallen on quiet times

Let a local foodie guide you on a worldwide tour

A Sparta furniture maker takes craftsmanship personally

Three nonprofits improve lives through creative expression

Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone

You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.

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.

Whitney Deal: Whitney Deal Designs

Carrie Wagner's cultural exchanges bring home global insights meant to be shared

Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.

Feast for the Eyes: Putting the fun in functional pottery

This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops

A photo exhibit zooms in on the best of the Blue Ridge

Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm

Finding Faulkner and a bit of the blues in Mississippi

Photographer Jon Leidel captures all the notable moments

A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights