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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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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Community Over Commutes
Saluda-raised chef has made Purple Onion her own Being raised in a small town like Saluda, 26-year-old Lena Koenig, head chef at the Purple…
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Not the Prince’s Polo
Equestrian sport is all about fast moves and enthusiastic fans “Keep your head on a swivel!” was the succinct advice offered by the arena…
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Wheeling Out the Degrees
A popular automotive program at Blue Ridge Community College is taught by Brian Johnson, an experienced master technician. It’s part of a two-year degree…
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Summer Camp With Cocktails
For many women, body-positive retreat is a chance to recapture a part of childhood Annette Richmond has visited dozens of countries since she rebranded…
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Opposites Attract Applause
It’s the age-old chicken-or-egg question. Which came first: the marriage of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos, or their band, the Paper Crowns? “Technically,” Nicole responds…
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Appalachian Mountain High
Some John Denver fans might not recognize a musician named Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., although that was the name on Denver’s birth certificate. Likewise,…
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