BYO Telescope
What do the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) and an Academy Award-nominated film have in common? A rocket. The Learning Center at PARI is…
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More Chances to Make a Difference
When funding is limited by demographics or red tape, sometimes nonprofit organizations can’t include everyone they wish to serve. It’s an issue for Housing…
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Making a Big Splash in a Little Studio
For the first time in his artistic career, Merle Braley has a dedicated space to paint. Oddly enough, it took moving into a tiny…
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Gamboling in the End Zone
Sanctuary Brewing Company’s fourth annual Puppy Bowl is low strategy but high stakes. The battle between Team Gruff and Team Tuff takes place on…
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Truck, Scissors, Legacy
Michael Cohen has a collection of client before-and-after photos that represent his views on hairstyling as an art form. In the past few months,…
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A Prodigy and a Delicacy
There are teens out there who’ve never heard of a truffle, much less have the desire to grow the fungal delicacy. They have something…
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Baseball Bat Company Branches Out
Baseball and beer go hand in hand, so it only makes sense to drink your next cold one from the barrel of a wooden…
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The Raspberry Beret Effect
The abrupt death of Prince two years ago had fans of all ages in deep mourning. But now might be the time to break…
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When the Farmer Turns Fermenter
Part of Jon Strom knew he didn’t want to be a full-time farmer anymore. Another part of him wanted to stay involved in the…
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Expert on vintage games shares a nostalgic passion
With one peek inside, it all comes back. The quarters. The hammering of plastic buttons. The electronic sounds. The flippers stopping the ball from…
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