WNC Staff
WNC Staff
May 2011
Friends of the Ecusta Trail hope to add a new route to the region’s selection of recreational pathways
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back
in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
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
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail:
Cashiers:
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Apr 2011
Thanks to a new scholarship, shelter dogs can enjoy a weekend of training and off-leash fun
Mar 2011
Color expert Scott Courtenay-Smith of Renovate with Color shares his top picks for harmonious palettes
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
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during
an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
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
Feb 2011
Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight,
creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton
Feb 2011
One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone
Feb 2011
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits
Feb 2011
A crop of North Carolina wineries make it easy (and appealing) to drink local