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Sep 2023
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.
Mar 2023
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
Sep 2022
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
Sep 2020
A return to an old-fashioned logging method means a healthy future for our forests
Sep 2020
The golden age of streetcars jump-started Asheville and led the way for mass transit in North Carolina
Sep 2020
DuPont State Forest’s storied journey from industrial lands to beloved recreational resource
Dec 2018
Bourbon Barrel is an anchor for the growing revitalization of a once-busy commercial district that had fallen on quiet times
Oct 2018
With a local farm-to-table ethic, Chef William Dissen serves up sustainable food initiatives to global leaders
Aug 2018
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
Aug 2016
Catching loose livestock might be easier in the age of social media, but the thrill of the chase remains
Aug 2016
Hyper-realist painter Ward Nichols may be self-taught, but his 50-year career proves just how talented he is
Oct 2015
Barkley’s Mill in Barnardsville revives the old-fashioned grits tradition
Aug 2014
Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.
Jun 2014
The Southern Outer Banks beckon with pristine beaches, wild horses, and 300 years of swashbuckling lore
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
Jun 2012
Horses lead the way to healing and strength for students at Therapeutic Riding of Tryon
Oct 2011
The Buncombe Turnpike blazed a trail to market for drovers and farmers and helped open the mountains to tourists
Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Jun 2010
How a Revolutionary War hero and an Irish surveyor laid a boundary between the land of the Cherokee and white settlers
Dec 2009
Despite a difficult march and uneven odds, the Overmountain Men steered the Revolutionary War in the Patriots’ favor at Kings Mountain
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Mar 2009
Others may have passed through Western North Carolina
in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto.
The impact of his bloody expedition on the region’s native population is just finally coming to light.
Mar 2009
In an effort to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible by road, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties must deal with growth and consequences