Literary Epicenter
California author’s newest novel tells of crumbling worlds The year is 1906 and the ground is preparing to swallow Sophie Whalen whole. Dishes are…
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Sweet Ride
Bike race named after waffles has more to do with Belgium than brunch The Belgian Waffle Ride may sound like a high-carb amusement-park feature. But for…
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Closest to History
Henderson County contains the most intact walkable portion of the Buncombe Turnpike Hidden in the hills and valleys of Western North Carolina are vestiges…
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Fields, Hills, and the Human Form
Plains-born painter brings unique shadows to the pastel medium Mandan, North Dakota, whose 20,000 souls live along the western banks of the Missouri River,…
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Dodging Submarines and Confronting Misconceptions
Merchant Marine tells war stories and educates visit By Jarrett Van Meter His bags were packed and he waited for the call. In March…
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Sparks Fly
The surprising secrets behind safer (but more effective) campfires Moriah Geer-Hardwick isn’t a pyromaniac. But when the outdoor educator talks about flames, there’s no…
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Everybody Loves Lasagna
Booming new org serves food without asking questions The nationwide organization Lasagna Love is a grassroots movement made from scratch, following the recipe of…
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Hanging on, Then Coming Home
Rory Jagdeo’s musical journey has taken him from his native Guyana to Canada and Belize, from New York City to Houston and finally to…
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“Like Running a Triathlon on Ice Skates”
Anne Akiko Meyers opens Brevard Music Festival with a customized concerto In the classical-music idiom, concert violinist Anne Akiko Meyers is the equivalent of a rock…
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A Different Kind of Arboretum
High-elevation private preserve harbors hundreds of native species Betty and Robert Balentine’s primary residence is in Atlanta, but their passion for nature and the…
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Stacked Sandwiches and other Creative Enterprises
Chef turned LEGO enthusiast builds a reputation on Asheville Highway Although in its current location on Asheville Highway, The Baker’s Box still looks new,…
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The Horsepower of Woman Power
Retired racer recalls exciting days on the track It was 1989 and rain was plundering the Talladega Speedway. Fighting the summer thunderstorm the best she…
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