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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The Keys to a Revival
Typewriter expert offers insight into the instrument’s history and impact When Ed Tatsch was ten years old, his father insisted he learn to touch…
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The Second Rodeo
Furniture maker finds a niche carving wooden cowboy hats If at first you don’t succeed, you try, try again — and again — 27 times,…
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League of Their Own
Branch of 100-year-old group gears up for 2020 Not long after Rachel Poller and her husband Peter Zimring left big-city life in the Northeast for…
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The Right Call
“I have a face for radio,” jokes Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake, whose distinctive, resonant voice is attracting an increasing number of listeners. Blake has been chief for 12 years, and on the air with “On Duty” since he launched his thoughtful podcasts in December 2018.
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No Blocking Allowed
Group encourages spirited discussion (but not rowdy dissent) Is there a term more oxymoronic than “social media?” Even a cursory read of the most-used…
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It’s a Match
Local playwright directs his own award-winning work Brad Owen, whose credits on Brevard Little Theatre’s season opener Virtually in Love are writer and director,…
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Paint, Sip, Thrive
Art entrepreneur created the business she wished to see Diamond Cash knows she could have pursued a more practical career than art. After all,…
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Real History Lessons
Twentieth annual event brings new perspective to Dr. King’s legacy Ronnie Pepper — veteran, storyteller, retired teacher, and native of Henderson County — was a…
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Corps de Brevard
Local Nutcracker looks a lot like home Angie Wells, director of Brevard Ballet and Brevard Ballet School, laughs when asked how many times through…
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