WNC’s 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE, PAST & PRESENT

Though we live in one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, much of our sense of regional history remains rooted in the last few centuries.

The Price of Gold

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.

 

written by Suzannah Smith Miles

 

 
WNC Home

The Long Road Home

It took a seven-year hunt and a major renovation, but Christine and Rick Mack

can finally enjoy their Highlands getaway, far from the bustle of Atlanta

WNC Profile

Curator of Culture

Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum

 
Food & Drink

The Review:Rio Tapas Café

Dining Guide

Eating and Drinking in WNC

Calendar

Fundraisers, performing and cultural arts, and family activities

 

Estate Marketplace

Your Guide to luxury homes in Western North Carolina

Sustainability

A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights