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Western North Carolina
Apr 2011
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight

Apr 2011
An expert in the art of Japanese gardening works to sow

Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors

Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature

Jan 2011

Jan 2011
A Morganton couple’s vibrant revamp of a circa-1880s homestead reflects their love for interior design and craftsmanship

Oct 2010
Winter Green proves you don’t need to say goodbye to local produce at the first frost

Oct 2010
Five bartenders share surefire recipes to impress at your next cocktail celebration

Oct 2010
Refreshed and restored, the Nu Wray Inn still holds on to its storied past

Sep 2010
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more than 30 years of instruction, the intensive program continues to launch creative and highly skilled artisans into the world of furniture making and woodworking.

Sep 2010
Riders take to the trails with a single tire and a lot of guts

Aug 2010
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman, but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity

Aug 2010
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry

Aug 2010
Ride the waves with WNC’s leading female kayakers

Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve

Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts

Jun 2010
Seven community leaders who found their inspiration to do good at summer camp

Jun 2010
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned

May 2010
Western North Carolina’s first solar field makes good use of wasted space

May 2010
Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design

Apr 2010
Tart rhubarb makes a sweet complement to strawberries

Apr 2010
Orient Expressed: Judith Duff creates her own translation of Japanese pottery

Apr 2010
The Galen Kipar Project wants to take you on a scenic ride

Apr 2010
Grand and posh, the original Battery Park Hotel ushered in Asheville’s tourism boom

Apr 2010
Close to Home: Knife and Fork keeps cuisine true to its local roots

Apr 2010
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years

Feb 2010
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market

Feb 2010
Bo Farson keeps WNC in the groove with a society of devoted music lovers

Feb 2010
Peter Waskiewicz’s seed revolution takes its cues from history

Feb 2010
A family-owned Madison County dairy bridges the gap between farm and table

Feb 2010
Post meets beam to create a timber frame home worthy of housing an eclectic collection of antiques

Dec 2009
Despite a difficult march and uneven odds, the Overmountain Men steered the Revolutionary War in the Patriots’ favor at Kings Mountain

Dec 2009
A February trail-running tradition brings the pain

Dec 2009
A county torn apart during the Civil War still remembers the men killed at Shelton Laurel

Dec 2009
Uncovering a WNC influence behind country music’s First Family

Nov 2009
We want to see how you've remodeled your home.

Oct 2009
An exhibit in Sylva puts art within reach with pieces priced at less than $200

Oct 2009
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors

Sep 2009
Every rock climber starts life as a gravity-respecting mortal