Community Over Commutes
Saluda-raised chef has made Purple Onion her own Being raised in a small town like Saluda, 26-year-old Lena Koenig, head chef at the Purple…
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Not the Prince’s Polo
Equestrian sport is all about fast moves and enthusiastic fans “Keep your head on a swivel!” was the succinct advice offered by the arena…
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The Inside Scoop
Competitive ice-cream-eating champs will try for a “three-peat” Showing up on a Tuesday to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair two years ago turned…
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Twenty Countries, Twenty Flavors
Festival encompasses a complex array of cultures Henderson County is rich in residents from Latin America, and Fiesta Hendersonville is the chance to experience…
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Grow Big or Go Home
The Southern Appalachians are known for a comfortable climate and for extreme biodiversity — including pumpkins without limits. Susie Zuerner has been cultivating up…
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Carnegie Library and Other Rich Discoveries
Comprehensive architectural tour turns Main Street inside out Doug Gelbert has literally written the book on walking tours. More accurately, he’s written hundreds of books on…
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Wheeling Out the Degrees
A popular automotive program at Blue Ridge Community College is taught by Brian Johnson, an experienced master technician. It’s part of a two-year degree…
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Summer Camp With Cocktails
For many women, body-positive retreat is a chance to recapture a part of childhood Annette Richmond has visited dozens of countries since she rebranded…
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A Matter of Justus
Pioneering U-Pick farm is finally a presence at Apple Festival For more than 70 years, Hendersonville has hosted the North Carolina Apple Festival, celebrating…
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Opposites Attract Applause
It’s the age-old chicken-or-egg question. Which came first: the marriage of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos, or their band, the Paper Crowns? “Technically,” Nicole responds…
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