Record #:

27281

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

There are a number of activities to partake in while visiting Brevard. Hiking trails, amazing views, art, and squirrel hunting are a few of the things visitors can do while in the area.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 10, October 2016, p100-101, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Transylvania County--Description and Travel

Record #:

29689

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

A trip to McDowell County, North Carolina yields time travel for history buffs, high adventure for outdoors enthusiasts and pure delight for art and music lovers. Popular places to visit in McDowell County include Old Fort and Marion.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 11, November 2016, p94-95, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

McDowell County--Description and travel; Old Fort--Description and travel; Marion--Description and travel

Record #:

29700

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Toe River Arts Council’s (TRAC’s) twenty-third annual Holiday Studio Tour will feature more than seventy artists in Yancey and Mitchell counties. A guide lists artists and galleries on a map of the tour. This is an opportunity for the community and visitors to meet artists where they live and work.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 12, December 2016, p20-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Artists--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

29711

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

The nineteenth century saw the proliferation of water-driven gristmills, liberating rural people from laborious hand grinding and providing community gathering places. Although automation largely replaced traditional milling, many mills still operate today, including the Dellinger Mill near Bakersville, North Carolina.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 12, December 2016, p88-89, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mills--History; Gristmills

Record #:

29713

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Arthur Morgan School is a nonprofit boarding and day school in the Celo community near Burnsville, North Carolina. This school uses a different approach to learning, one that is based on Montessori and Quaker values such as simple living and consensual decision making. The result is a progressive farm school where students live, work, create and learn together.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 12, December 2016, p104-105, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education, Rural; Education--Curricula

Record #:

29714

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

The Collider opened in March in downtown Asheville, North Carolina as a place where climate service professionals come together to collaborate on innovation within the industry. The Collider’s location offers proximity to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency’s National Centers for Environmental Information.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 12, December 2016, p114-115, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Meteorology--Research; Climate--North Carolina; Climate change--planning

Record #:

29721

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Marc and Marianne Blazar opened a new restaurant at the Orchard Inn in Saluda, North Carolina. The cuisine is New American with an emphasis on sustainable farming, local produce and meats. The Blazars strive to reduce their carbon footprint and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2017, p20-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Restaurants--North Carolina, Mountains; Sustainable agriculture; Farm products, Local

Record #:

29722

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Marc and Colleen Wheeler, owners of Wedding Festivals, have produced bridal trade shows for more than twenty-five years, with eight annual shows in Western North Carolina. Gathering hundreds of wedding professionals and vendors in one place saves wedding planners time and energy.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2017, p28, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Weddings; Trade shows; Wedding supplies and services industry

Record #:

29723

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Many jewelers in Asheville, North Carolina offer customized wedding ring designs that go beyond the traditional gold bands of the past. Jewelry designers can make rings to reflect a couple’s story, to incorporate family symbols, or to fulfill any creative request.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 2, February 2017, p40-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Jewelry making--Asheville; Designers--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

29748

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

In Western North Carolina, Hendersonville’s Balfour Education Center is a non-traditional high school that offers classes in business, criminal justice, firefighting, and mechatronics. The school’s Art Academy offers four levels of art instruction, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in community projects and art shows.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2017, p32, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education--Curricula; Education, Secondary

Record #:

29751

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

For the last 30 years, Mountain Area Radio Reading Service (MARRS) has broadcasted a news radio program for blind and visually impaired people in Asheville and surround areas. The program is run by George deWalder, Jonathan Milam, and sixty volunteers who provide on-air readings of local newspapers and national publications.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2017, p38-39, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Radio programs; Visually handicapped; Handicapped--Services for

Record #:

29752

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Western North Carolina has a longstanding appreciation for traditional arts and crafts, and creative learning opportunities abound. The John C. Campbell Folk School offers a wide range of classes in blacksmithing, jewelry, music, woodworking, cooking and writing. Other schools provide workshops and training in marbling, arts entrepreneurship, pottery, and letterpress.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2017, p41, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art--Study and teaching; Folk art--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

29792

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

The towns of Sylva and Dillsboro in Jackson County, North Carolina offer unique experiences for day trippers. The towns are shopping destinations for antiques, arts and crafts, and fly fishing equipment. Hiking, rafting and kayaking are just some of the outdoor activities for nature-lovers.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2017, p16-18, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Jackson County--Description and travel

Record #:

29827

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

Savannah Trantham and Kimberly Brewster cofounded Appalachian Wild to provide care and shelter for injured and orphaned wild animals in Western North Carolina. They also started the Wands for Wildlife program, which collects mascara wands to be repurposed as cleaning tools for injured animals.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 5, May 2017, p32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife rehabilitation; Wildlife rescue

Record #:

29833

Author(s):

Malone, Gina

Abstract:

The small town of Saluda in Polk County, North Carolina was largely shaped by the railroad, and its history is reflected in local stories, arts, crafts, and outdoor offerings. Shops and art galleries downtown show off all things local and Saluda’s eclectic style. Popular outdoor activities include The Gorge Zipline, whitewater trips, and waterfall rappelling.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 5, May 2017, p48-49, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Saluda--Description and travel