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Mar 2015
Field School allows the curious to explore an ancient site in Morganton where the New and Old Worlds collided
Feb 2015
Curtis Smalling of the High Country Audubon Society leads area bird conservation efforts
Feb 2015
Head to Charleston this spring to tour grand estates and prize-worthy gardens
Dec 2014
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research
Dec 2014
After an unprecedented internal health assessment, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its approach to wellness
Dec 2014
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
Dec 2014
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
Jun 2014
Asheville couturier Anna Toth dishes on denim, fashion feats, and her new fall line
Jun 2014
Florence Young Thomas laid the foundation for visual artists in Ashe County
Jun 2014
Inspired tours bring art lovers to artists where they live and work
Mar 2014
Swannanoa painter Sally Sweetland brings an architect's eye to painting
Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
Dec 2013
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.
Oct 2013
From opening a new studio to teaching, ceramist Jason Bige Burnett is in art overdrive
Oct 2013
Little libraries spread the love of reading to remote spots across Ashe County
Oct 2013
Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays
Aug 2013
Embodying the spirit of tradition, John C. Campbell Folk School invites students to engage their hands in craft, voices and instruments in song, and hearts in community
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).
Jun 2013
At just 18, Chef Michaila Cowles Cosmus welcomes diners to Huckleberry’s in Lake Lure
Apr 2013
This Polk County town’s image is forever tied to the steep railroad grade that once brought passengers to downtown, but more recently its outdoor persona is on the rise.
Mar 2013
Waynesville artist Margaret Roberts transforms watercolor with collage techniques
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Jan 2013
Polk County artist Janet Orselli reanimates abandoned objects to create uncommon beauty
Oct 2012
The Cherokee County Arts Council brings a colorful spin to lessons on nutrition