Handling the Most Vulnerable with Care
Henderson County is first in state to launch innovative youth program The nonprofit Hope Coalition is a community effort dedicated to preventing substance abuse…
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Greening Up the Afterlife
Mills River property is North Carolina’s first Conservation Burial Ground Some may say Cassie Barrett is obsessed with death. But she would say quite the…
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Will Wag for Swag
Dog-themed expo strays onto Main Street Dudley is the coworker who gets by on good looks and charisma. He shows up to the office…
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Stoking Interest in Americana
“Hit ’n’ miss” engines are a popular aspect of Fall Harvest Days By: Pat Barcas Keeping Americana alive and stoking interest in the next…
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Toy Story
Tryon equestrian scene embraces a quirky Finnish sport By: Jarrett Van Meter It’s a muggy July night, but 8-year-old Abby Baldwin is perfectly cool. She…
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A Holy Chaos That Even Invites Horses
Flat Rock church hosts its annual Blessing of the Animals “It’s important to take a moment to bless our pets and to thank God for…
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A Grass Menagerie
Pony rides and a petting zoo keep Farm City Day a top attraction Hendersonville’s Farm City Day at Jackson Park is a wholesome, traditional…
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Ahead of the Pumpkin Curve
Edneyville farmers have grown their own niche There’s a silo on Stacy Nix’s farm. That’s not too exceptional in the Edneyville area, where granaries…
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The Shirts Off Their Backs
Raising fiber animals for love, art, and profit By: Lee Stevens As the most senior employee at Mountain Top Fibers, Frankie doesn’t punch a…
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Celebrating a Strong Turnout
The face of determination looks something like Ashley Louer, an employee of Strong Hand Fitness who recently competed in the gym’s inaugural Strong Hand…
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Vintage British Autos Roar to Life on Local Roads
Owning a classic British car is a complex relationship. There’s exhilaration behind the wheel, sometimes followed by disappointment on the side of the road….
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Growing Hemp in the Isothermal Belt
Bobby Gibbs and Jes Shick’s romance is the stuff of edgy romcoms. In 2016, while Shick was traveling through California, her Subaru blew a…
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