Endless Summer, Even in Winter
Handcrafted skateboards ride the vintage vibe and the maker movement It all started during Adam Crump’s childhood. Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Crump would…
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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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Her Story
Military museum honors women in uniform More than 200,000 women serve in the United States military, representing 16 percent of the U.S. military population…
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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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Keeping Their Dream Aloft
Decorated Air Force veterans give back with a new art school Don and Phoebe Blackwell met in the Alaska Air National Guard and served…
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Personal Touches Even a Banquet Can Appreciate
Father of five enjoys cooking for large groups When he’s not spending time with his kids, Jeremy Edwards is most likely preparing fresh meals…
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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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The Wood Spirit You Know
Carver’s work represents inaugural festival Chris Carroll looks at a just-fallen tree and sees a second chance. Maybe there’s a wood spirit in there,…
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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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