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22321
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Five North Carolina writers share how their deep connections to the western part of the state were forged.
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12357
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The Cherokee tradition of finger weaving nearly disappeared from the culture, but through the efforts of Karen George the craft is reviving.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 2, July 2010,
p164-166, 168, 170, 172, , il, por
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12524
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Our State magazine features Weaverville, located in Buncombe County just north of Asheville, in its Tar Heel Town of the Month section.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 4, Sept 2010,
p30-34, 36, 38, 40-41, il
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23804
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Peter Waskiewicz is the founder of Sow True Seed, and Asheville-based company that specializes in open-pollinated, heirloom, and organic vegetable and flower seeds.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 4 Issue 2, March/April 2010,
p34-39, il, por
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10883
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Priestley describes things to see and do, where to stay and where to eat during a weekend drive on the parkway.
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23756
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Covered in carvings, Judaculla Rock is located along Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina and serves as a tourist destination. Some archaeologists believe the rock tells a story, others believe it is a map.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p28, il, por
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23758
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Mamie Thompson Gumbs is the director and founder of Forest City museum MaimyEtta Black Fine Arts Museum and Historical Society and works to shed light on the black experience in the South.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p46-51, il, por
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23762
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Eco-friendly houses are becoming more popular, but putting a price on them can be difficult for many reasons. The author discusses the challenges with appraising eco-friendly houses.
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23767
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Handicrafts in Western North Carolina are a 200 million dollar force in the region's economy. The author examines artists and how they contribute to the economy and tourism industry.
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23784
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Ron and Susanne Joyner give rare and all-but-forgotten apple trees a chance to thrive by collecting, propagating, and selling heirloom apple trees.
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23790
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Between 1935 and 1961, textile mill-sponsored baseball teams of the Western North Carolina Industrial League were considered sporting royalty in the mountains. The author explores the history of the popular teams and the legacy they left behind.
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23792
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The authors highlight three Western North Carolina philanthropists who traveled thousands of miles from home to help those in need.
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23651
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Manager Steve Cohen has been in music management for more than 20 years and is the founder of Music + Art Management, Inc. He enjoys giving clients career guidance.
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23659
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A community-supported agricultural system in Pisgah View has turned an old paved area into a thriving shared garden haven.
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23664
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Brad Daugherty is a basketball star, business man, and racing team owner from Black Mountain. Priestley discusses his life growing up in the mountains and what led him to his career choices.
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