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Historic Johnson Farm in Henderson County celebrates its 25th spring festival this month — a stout anniversary in a region littered by come-and-go festivals….
Read MoreHistoric Johnson Farm in Henderson County celebrates its 25th spring festival this month — a stout anniversary in a region littered by come-and-go festivals….
Read MoreAmong Kenneth Butcher’s long list of patents is a “method and apparatus for removing liquid salts from liquid metal.” His inspired alchemy exists outside…
Read MoreStanlee Stahl, Dr. Eric Wellisch, and Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz aren’t classroom teachers, but these three Western North Carolinians make it their work to…
Read MoreHome-and-garden tours have gone underground. At one stop on the Environmental and Conservation Organization’s upcoming self-guided driving event, participants can learn about vermiculture, a…
Read MoreIt’s not as wry as Nebraska, nor as touching as Her, nor as sentimental as The Book Thief, but American Hustle is by far…
Read MoreConnie Backlund is rarely seen without her ranger’s uniform on, accessorized by a smile. The National Park Superintendent of the Carl Sandburg Home National…
Read MoreNeo-burlesque shows and vintage-chic letterpress art have been hot for a decade. Vaudeville-esque aerialist troupes are taking back the notion of “circus,” focusing on…
Read MoreGrand estates have given Historic Flat Rock its raison d’être. Even so, Saluda Cottages stands out like the fattest bud on a prize magnolia….
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