Shear Madness
“Sheep do not like to be sheared,” Ben Hearne admits. But for a Master Shearer, a herd of reluctant 200-pound animals is just a…
Read More“Sheep do not like to be sheared,” Ben Hearne admits. But for a Master Shearer, a herd of reluctant 200-pound animals is just a…
Read MoreWhile Richard Heim was embarking on his career as a meteorologist more than 40 years ago, he joined millions of others gathered around a…
Read MoreFrom dog-agility contests to Motocross, from gospel jubilees to tensely competitive bake-offs requiring the use of local blueberries, the NC Mountain State Fair has…
Read MoreAs 2014 swung into gear, Heidi Swann was depleted. After 16 months helping husband John launch the specialty-food store Katuah Market in Biltmore Park,…
Read MoreThick with designations, including “Heritage Education Center” and “North Carolina Cultural Treasure,” Historic Johnson Farm is also one of only three farms in the…
Read MoreHome-and-garden tours have gone underground. At one stop on the Environmental and Conservation Organization’s upcoming self-guided driving event, participants can learn about vermiculture, a…
Read MoreAsheville artisan Jessica Brommer might just be the next big name in shoes. But if her first and last never roll off the tongues…
Read MoreParrots are clever birds. They can live up to 80 years in the wild, foraging for food, escaping predators, and imitating each other to…
Read MoreMattern is currently making plans for the motorcycle ride of a lifetime. She is one of approximately 100 riders who will take part in…
Read MoreJohn Murphy speaks softly about his accomplishments as director of Bullington Gardens, a public garden and horticultural center in Henderson County. He recalled the…
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