Old Melodies, New Memories
Church hymn-singing dates back around 500 years. But the contemporary songcraft of Mary Louise “Mel” Bringle brushes the proverbial dust off the Bible. Professor…
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The Royal Wee
Local miniaturist’s tiny chairs are a favorite among aficionados and aristocrats Nicole Walton Marble was in her thirties when she discovered her life’s calling. By…
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Accent on Literature
English tea room reflects its owners’ love of books (pollinators, too) The Book & Bee Cafe and Tea, an English-style tea room with books,…
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Getting a workout at the “Empathy Gym”
Camps for kids are back in person at Flat Rock Playhouse For the first time in more than a year, school-aged children will be…
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In the Beginning Was the Word
Nonagenarian writing coach guides the craft of hopeful authors Les Stobbe didn’t set out to be a publishing phenom. As a farm boy in…
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Maine in the Middle
Hendersonville sixth-grader starts a signature whoopie-pie business While COVID has wreaked havoc on many small businesses, it couldn’t stop Aunica Tomlinson from launching her dream…
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A Slice of the Local-Food Pie
Pastry shop is as homemade as homemade gets While attending a wedding in her forties, Kirsten Fuchs got an unexpected piece of advice. “This…
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