The Electronic Advantage
Synth group “brings the weird” in a region known for acoustic music Open-mic music nights are fairly common at the bars and breweries in Western…
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Hello Kitty
Bears in Western North Carolina are frequent visitors at trash cans and backyard bird feeders, but the chance bobcat sighting is much, much less…
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Still Life with Architectural Background
Accomplished watercolorist learned composition during his first career When John Anderson retired to Hendersonville after a four-decade architectural career, he began looking for an…
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Toast of the World
Mug project recognizes “the year of peace and trust” While most of us may look at a coffee mug as a purely utilitarian item, potter…
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Delicious Detours at Breedlove’s Deli
A relaxed, sunny spot that opened in March, Breedlove’s Deli serves sandwiches, ice cream, and signature donuts — the old-fashioned kind, fried in miniature,…
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Anchored to the Past
Antique wooden boats take to the lake in 2021 Sailors are a superstitious bunch. Eating bananas, whistling, and greeting a redhead are among the…
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Cooking What They Know
The Vazquez brothers offer homespun twists on Puerto Rican classics An empanada is a Latin pastry that spans countries, languages, and a wide range…
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The Fundraiser That Floats
Balloon parade for aquarium showcases a unique art form Like most vessels of the 18th century, Queen Anne’s Revenge, the famous flagship of British…
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Running Deep
Bistro-inspired restaurant comes to Main Street Surprisingly, the pandemic has not been as devastating to the local restaurant scene as some had predicted. While…
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Campfired Up
Black Folks Camp Too promotes a culture of inclusion in the outdoors Earl B. Hunter Jr. and his then 7-year-old son were awestruck as…
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That Full-Time Vibe
A chat with the busiest music man in the mountains Western North Carolina is overflowing with musical talent, but it’s a small number of…
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Creating a More Humane Society
Animal-welfare leader implements a holistic approach Angela Prodrick, who moved to WNC five years ago, is the executive director of Blue Ridge Humane Society in…
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