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23872
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Burnsville conceptual artist Mel Chin was the subject of a major retrospective at the New Orleans Museum of Art, titled Mel Chin: Rematch. O'Sullivan examines Chin's inspirations and artwork.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 4, July/August 2014,
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23873
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From historic towns and ports to pristine beaches, Carteret County's Crystal Coast in the Southern Outer Banks presents the tourist with a wide variety things to do and places to go.
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23874
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At an annual ceremony at the Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock, North Carolina, immigrants from around the world officially become U.S. citizens.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 5, September/October 2014,
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23875
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The author visits the Creasmans, third-generation apple growers in Henderson County, to discuss the business of owning an orchard in the cradle of North Carolina's apple crop.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 5, September/October 2014,
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23876
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The nonprofit Cherokee Preservation Foundation provides grants on the Qualla Boundary and in North Carolina's seven westernmost counties. Through the foundation, the 12,500-member Eastern Band focuses efforts on saving its culture and native language.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 5, September/October 2014,
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23877
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Documentary filmmaker Jeremy Seifert resides just outside Asheville and met with WNC Magazine to discuss his filmmaking inspirations and upcoming projects. Seifert focuses on topics related to food and consumption in America.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 6, November/December 2014,
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23878
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Craft breweries have skyrocketed in numbers in North Carolina. Some experts worry the market may become too saturated with craft beers. The author discusses the industry's future with experts and brewers.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 8 Issue 6, November/December 2014,
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23906
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In 1975, Elvis Presley performed three shows in Asheville. Residents and attendees of those concerts remember Presley's visit as they prepare for celebrating the event's 40th anniversary.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 9 Issue 4, July/Aug 2015,
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23907
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Founded in 1929, the Penland School of Crafts in Mitchell County is a world-renowned center for contemporary craft. A brief history of the school and the institution's emphasis on both modern craft and traditional practice compose this article.
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24123
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Hart Square is a historic site in Catawba County that consists of buildings collected from farms and ridges throughout Western North Carolina and the Piedmont. The village portrays the life of average people in nineteenth and early-twentieth century Western North Carolina and hosts a number of events to keep this history alive.
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24751
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In 2010, Andrew Frank, his wife, and his son began working on their now successful Duck Dance Farm in Burnsville. The farm breeds duck, geese, and fish, but does not sell the meat from these animals. Instead, they make a profit from the eggs the duck and geese lay. The family defines their farming philosophy as responsible and raises the birds as free range.
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Barkley’s Mill began its production of grits in 2013 and orders for the grits are coming in from across the country already. This article briefly highlights how the mill got up and running and discusses the challenges of farming in the mountains of North Carolina.
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24838
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Tourism agencies call Western North Carolina “The Land of the Sky,” but few know the history of how the phrase was coined. In 1875, Salisbury author Frances Fisher Tiernan. known professionally as Christian Reid, published “The Land of the Sky; or, Adventures in Mountain By-Ways,” which was set in Western North Carolina. The book was extremely popular and within a few years, the title became a common marketing phrase for hotels and other businesses in the region.
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In June 2015, The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) opened in Polk County. The center covers 1,400 acres, has a 5,00-capacity stadium, 850 permanent stalls, and 10 riding arenas. The owners hope to make the place a destination for high-end horse riders and amateurs alike.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 10 Issue 2, March-April 2016,
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26912
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The Great Flood of 1916 wreaked destruction in Western North Carolina. After a recording breaking 22 inches in 24 hours, the French Broad crested at over 23 feet. Memories of the resulting devastation in Asheville, Henderson County, Rutherford County, and Gaston County, still haunt the area. Building codes and general awareness keep Western North Carolina citizens prepared for the next major storm.
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