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Dec 2014
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies

Aug 2014
Kim Ellington keeps the Catawba Valley pottery tradition alive

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
County: Madison Population: 868

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
Fletcher Valley Market offers an uncanny array of substitutes

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.

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