September/October 2015

September/October 2015

Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics.
Hugging the banks of the North Toe River, surrounded by blue-tinged mountains, the rural Mitchell County town of Spruce Pine holds a rich history, one with tales of trains and commerce, a hoard of min
A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home
At Hart Square in Catawba County, a man with a passion for historic structures keeps the past alive
Asheville’s In Blue leather goods marries two local favorites: music and making
Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
The Polk County Film Initiative launches a new festival
A new book by Steve Inskeep illuminates the personalities behind a tragedy for the Cherokee
Burke County is bursting with options for your next adventure
Get to know local history through new exhibits at area heritage museums
Appalachian State University launches an exchange program in Havana
A Madison County program brings advanced literacy skills to rural girls
A new photography exhibit in Sparta tackles stereotypes
UNC Asheville students document life 100 years ago, when the United States was on the brink of war
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Fill up on apple cider doughnuts fresh out of Hendersonville
The latest brewing trend brings foraged ingredients to hyper-local beers
Hendersonville restaurant Dandelion serves up sustenance and job skills for those at risk of domestic violence
Savor the season with estate wines that pair perfectly with fall fare
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe
Distance: 12.5 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous
A Morganton couple aims to spread monuments to the country’s founding documents far and wide