History
History
Feb 2024
Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina
Nov 2023
On a recently added nonstop flight from our local airport, fly out west this winter to experience the Mile High City’s arts and culture, food and bevs, and snowy, outdoor majesties
Sep 2023
Co-authored by two proud Appalachians, a new cookbook shares more than just recipes
Sep 2023
The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby
Sep 2023
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Jun 2023
Betty's Biscuits lands a storefront in Boone, two new eateries expand WNC"s cultural cuisine, and Little D's promises upscale dining with meat and veggies menu
Jun 2023
Event sees new leader, festival format, and programming while promoting cultural cuisine
Jun 2023
For nearly 100 years, the Ela Dam has interrupted the flow of the Oconaluftee River. But now, a team of locals are restoring the waterway.
Mar 2023
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
Mar 2023
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation preserves a legacy while forging the future
Dec 2022
The reimagined and revitalized Southern metropolis of our northern neighbor
Dec 2022
Environmental themes, materials, and visions on display in local exhibitions
Sep 2022
In partnership with The 400 Years Project, a local photographer showcases contemporary Cherokee artists and their work
Sep 2022
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains
Aug 2022
A partnership between local universities brings Appalachian history online
Jun 2022
At the Madison County Championship Rodeo, North Carolina’s oldest event of its kind, cowboy culture passes to a new generation
Jun 2022
Old Fort’s Black community is creating outdoor recreational areas to rejuvenate their home
May 2022
The rehabilitated Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School is revived as a beacon of Black history in America
May 2022
Grandfather Mountain touts newest enhancement to environmental education