Listen for Thrush, Look for Bobcats
Second annual contest encourages backyard nature encounters The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene c. carolina) is an expert at quarantining. A solitary creature, this land-dwelling…
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An Ocean of Inspiration
Hendersonville’s homegrown aquarium expands its legacy Many kids who grow up in and around Henderson County are missing something. It’s the same thing Brenda J….
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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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A Sport Anyone Can Handle
Lumberjack-style fun is great catharsis for modern stress Crystal Slagle prefers the larger axe over the smaller hatchet. She grips the handle with both…
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Everyone Has a Story
Online writing class explores the nuances of memoir When she was a little girl, Sam Uhl had the good luck to hear a lot of…
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Disaster Meets Its Match
Squad Chief had to weather skepticism before she faced 40 years of rescue work Snow started falling hard and fast on the evening of Friday, March…
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On the Cusp of Ecusta
“Rails to trails” project will benefit Henderson and Transylvania counties The conversion of unused railroad corridors into public, multi-use greenways — commonly called “rails to trails” —…
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Claws-on Learning
State Park program promotes quality time with wild animals During the last week of December, Chimney Rock Park will host “Winter Break Family Animal Encounters,”…
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Building a Better Universe
Local inventors go big with geometry-influenced construction toy Lisa and Mark Burginger owe a lot to Archimedes. Besides proving a laundry list of geometrical…
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Warming Hearts is Hard Work
Boutique card crafter elevated her game in 2020 In a time when best wishes are best served at a distance, greeting cards can do…
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