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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.

Dec 2013
County: Watauga, Population: 1,425

Dec 2013
One of the region’s oldest African-American communities delves into its past

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

Aug 2013
Andrew Hayes’ metal and paper sculpture deconstructs the book

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
Two landmarks celebrate milestone anniversaries

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.

Apr 2013
A new program offers an alternative education for tomorrows innovators

Apr 2013
Artist Jason Lydic brings creatures and plants to life in metal

Mar 2013
Bill Whipple envisions Asheville with ample fruits and berries to feed us all

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

Oct 2012
A Hendersonville bakery prepares at-risk youth for career success

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

Oct 2012
Mother Earth Produce delivers a fund-raising plan for classrooms

Oct 2012
Keep tablets and iPads safe in nifty carriers

Oct 2012
High Country students learn firsthand the science behind wind energy

Sep 2012
After debuting at New York Fashion Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration

Aug 2012
Eugene DuClos: Emerging Industrial Designer

Aug 2012
Whitney Deal: Whitney Deal Designs

Aug 2012
The newest addition to Lenoir's outdoor sculpture collection looks to the town's past and future

Aug 2012
Trips For Kids introduces youth to the joys of biking in the wild

Aug 2012
A couple brings new life to a 19th-century family homestead in Haywood County

Aug 2012
At possibly America's longest-running family gathering, the Silers celebrate lifes milestones and the ties that bind

Jul 2012
The owners of the Inn at Little Pond Farm welcome guests for an instructive culinary fête

Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Jun 2012
Layers of texture and color beautify Deb Karash's vivid art jewelry

Jun 2012
Climbing Toward Confidence teaches girls to find their inner strength

Jun 2012
Round-Trip: 8.6 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Jun 2012
Julyan Davis' latest paintings carry a melancholy tune