A Brewtiful New Concept
Seven years after Mark and Kristen Pavao began searching for the perfect café location, the couple realized their dream by re-opening 26-year-old Black Bear…
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Fletcher Spices Up January
The town of Fletcher host its 19th Annual Fletcher Chili Cook-Off at Veritas Christian Academy in deep midwinter. Last year, the contest welcomed 16…
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Drinks are in the House
The new Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, owned and operated by longtime friends John Schutz and A.J. Speaker, will officially open its doors…
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Flocking Together
Once homeless, local woman has been “feeding sheep” for five years Five years ago, Cora Tharp, owner of Amazing Grace Ministries Vintage & Thrift…
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One Pot, No Problem
“For this class, my inspiration was my wife,” reveals Randall Spencer, head chef at Old Rock Café in Chimney Rock. In mid December, Spencer…
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Build It, and They Will Ride
Bus Conversions Raise the Bar (and Roof) on the Traveling Life It all goes back to building the bus,” says Luke Davis. He and…
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“Affordable Fancy Food” Equals Good Karma
BoonChoo only saves room for freshness “We’re the rest stop that was changed into the best stop,” says “Meow,” co-owner of BoonChoo Thai Express,…
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Stepping Out of the Box
The Baker’s Box owners Mara and George Nicholas recently moved their bakery from a busy location on Kanuga Road to a roomier location along…
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The Sight of Less Sound: Winter Photo Contest
The splendor of Chimney Rock State Park is most often publicized during lush summer or colorful fall. However, the rock monolith itself, and surrounding…
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“Roastin’ on the Ridge” bring folks outdoors to enjoy oysters, hearty chicken gumbo, and sip on wine, tea, and beer sponsored by Sierra Nevada…
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