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43971
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"Asheville's Jackson Building, the first skyscraper in Western North Carolina, turns100." The building was completed in 1924. It originally had a searchlight that cast a light beam as far as 30 miles.
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43972
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"Watauga County makes new additions to the Middle Fork Greenway." The greenway is partially complete at present and as a multi-use trail, it is se to connect to the Boone Greenway.
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43603
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This historically Black neighborhood was originally located where the Biltmore estate stands today. A grant to the current community neighborhood was recently received from the City of Asheville.
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43604
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A Pisgah National Forest tree is chosen for national display at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. during the 2022 Christmas season.
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"N.C.'s only independent audiobook publishing company tunes in to expansion opportunities." Appalachian State graduate, Kris Hartrum founded The Talking Book in 2015.
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"Ask anyone to name the signature hardwoods of Western North Carolina's mountains. They'll talk of chestnut, oaks, maple, walnut, and maybe hickory. Missing from most everyone's list will be the most heavily harvested hardwood--the one widely used by everyone from ancestors of the Cherokee people to makers of today's most modern furniture--the tulip tree, aka yellow poplar, or just plain poplar." Restorative benefits of tulip poplar were well know by the Cherokees. During the Civil War, poplar bark substituted for unavailable quinine as a cure for malaria.
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The post-pandemic adjustment has had a deep impact on many aspects of culture, especially that of home and design. Nathan Bryant, Altura Architect's vice president, shares his outlook on new visions of architecture, home building, and designing throughout Western North Carolina.
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Western North Carolina is a wonder for fellow travelers. With diverse attractions "from Native American Landmarks to rarefield ecological experiences", visitors and locals are able to have a wonderful time during all four seasons.
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Throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina, there is a signature hardwood that has been used for centuries by indigenous people, early settlers, and modern architects. This important tree is known as the tulip tree or yellow poplar.
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"Reopened last summer after a major renovation, parts of the Skyline Lodge were designed and built in the 1930s -- a student of Frank Lloyd Wright was the original architect." The original owner of the establishment had intended it as a personal retreat for family and friends.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Summer 2023,
p64-73, 76, il, map
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"Pets are family. And in WNC, a region renowned for its hospitality, the same warm welcome extends to our four-legged friends. This guide highlights some of the best offerings for fur babies and the humans who love them, from off-leash parks and trails to dining, drinking, and events As summer arrives and locals come out to play, hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy--together." Discussed are trails, parks restaurants, hotels and recreational accommodations.
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"The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby." Scruggs is best remembered along with Lester Flatt for their performance of the "Ballad of Jed Clampett" associated with the 1960s television comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies". The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby is located in Shelby's 1907 Courthouse.
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A once typical site in every community, only three grist mills survive in the mountain regions of North Carolina. They include Francis Mill in Waynesville, Carolina Ground in Hendersonville and Mingus Mill in the Great Smoky National Park near Cherokee. Mingus and Francis Mills were initiated in the 1880s. Carolina Ground is a modern mill that relies essentially on the same technology employed by Mingus and Francis.
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"Guitar, vocals, lyrics--the Asheville--based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey's life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home."
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On November 16, 1959, the Gerber baby foods company established its third production plant in the United States, on a 45-acre site off Hendersonville Road in Asheville, employing several hundred people. For many years, the facility was an economic driver and gave liberally to community causes. Unfortunately, the Asheville plant closed in 1997 for a variety of unseen reasons. It is still fondly recalled by Asheville residents for its many contributions.
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