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Aug 2015
UNC Asheville students document life 100 years ago, when the United States was on the brink of war
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Jul 2015
While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art
Apr 2015
Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated
destination for naturalists
Feb 2015
The newest blooms showcase sustainability at the Biltmore International Rose Trials
Feb 2015
Head to Charleston this spring to tour grand estates and prize-worthy gardens
Feb 2015
Chef Evan Chender, aka The Culinary Gardener, loves cultivating specialty greens
Oct 2014
Cherokee and Clay counties stand to attract wine lovers with a newly designated grape-growing region
Aug 2014
Apples mean big business in Henderson County. And for third-generation orchardists like the Creasmans, they’re a way of life.
May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city
Mar 2014
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus
Mar 2014
Aiming to be a place for regulars on the north side as well as a dining destination, Ambrozia boasts a long, wide bar constructed from pastel-stained wine boxes, warm blond wood, and touches of neon. The dinner and brunch selections are concise, but parts of the menu change weekly.
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.
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).
Apr 2013
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days
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
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.
Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.