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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Build It, and They Will Ride
Bus Conversions Raise the Bar (and Roof) on the Traveling Life It all goes back to building the bus,” says Luke Davis. He and…
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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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