The Word is Out
Seventh Avenue bar proves convivial venue for sharing literature Charlie Wilkinson believes everyone has words to share. That’s the idea, anyway, behind the collaborative…
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Flour Power
Pastry chef is inspired by a family history of philanthropy A native of Hendersonville, Lindsay Cromartie has been a helping hand in the kitchen…
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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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Window of Shopping Opportunity
Thursday-only thrift store has been enticing collectors for a half century While the masses turn to decluttering, donating whole households to charity, savvy collectors…
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Real History Lessons
Twentieth annual event brings new perspective to Dr. King’s legacy Ronnie Pepper — veteran, storyteller, retired teacher, and native of Henderson County — was a…
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Paddling for Perspective
“We are not promised tomorrow,” remarks Angela Evans, a kayaker, author, and life coach. “It’s about the quality of your life. … Find what…
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Rodeo Rears Its Head
Cultural mainstay returns to the Ag Center The Southern Rodeo Association’s equivalent of the Super Bowl comes to the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher,…
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What All Those Pie Charts Actually Mean
How population statistics will inform the future With politics dominating the news as a presidential election year approaches, this month’s “Political Demography” course at…
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The Feed & Seed Circle Will Be Unbroken
“Ryman of the Blue Ridge” building turns 100 When Pastor Phillip Trees took over the Feed & Seed in 2007, he encountered some deep-seated…
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Because Milk Doesn’t Grow in Grocery Stores
Farm City Day isn’t a fraction as big as the Apple Festival. What’s more, organizers like Steve Pettis stress that the day is all…
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