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1.Crossing the Line: Counterpoint by Jerry Jensen WNC Magazine Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008
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Forced annexation of communities which already provide for their own needs and are opposed to the annexation is merely an extension of urban sprawl by governments which cannot manage their budgets effectively. Though legal in North Carolina, the forced annexation of Biltmore Lake into Asheville is a classic example of this phenomenon.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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Beginning in the 1930s, promoters of Western North Carolina's ski industry worked hard to make the area a viable center for snow sports in the South.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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Shopping in the college town of Boone, NC offers everything from antiques to clothing boutiques. Local shops include the Boone Antique Mall, The Jean Pool, Loretta's Vendetta, the Shoppes at Farmers Hardware, and Snow Paws. Also, Our Daily Bread offers soups and sandwiches after a long day of shopping.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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Kathryn Long, owner and designer of Ambiance Interiors, has taken a small mountain cabin through forty years of repairs, reuses, and redecorations to create a chic, homey mountain retreat.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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22542
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NASCAR and liquor have a long-intertwined history rooted in the back roads of North Carolina, especially in the western part of the state. Junior Johnson is perhaps the most famous bootlegger-turned racer, but he is certainly not the only North Carolinian to popularize the sport.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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Owners of Banner Elk Winery, Dede Walton and Richard Wolfe, are passionate about Indian cuisine and pairing dishes with their homegrown wines. Presented at the couple's bed and breakfast, the Villa at Blueberry Farm, the winter feast experience introduces diversity and fusion into local dining and catering and gives guests an alternative to traditional winter meals.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 1, January/February 2008,
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22546
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Artist Nava Lubelski, who moved from New York City to her River Arts District studio in Asheville, North Carolina, creates paper sculpture from old tax records. The pieces carry a message of environmental sustainability and reuse.
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22630
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This article discusses the Biltmore International Rose Trials, as well as tips on growing sustainable, organic roses at home.
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23069
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Roan Mountain attracted visitors and naturalists during the summer months due to the cool mountain climate. In 1877, John Thomas Wilder opened the Cloudland Hotel. During its short existence, the hotel established an interesting history.
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Western North Carolina has been a destination for summer travelers for over one hundred years. This article includes a detailed list of twenty-four great adventures in the region, including hiking, watersports, mountain biking, culture, food, breweries, and more.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 9 Issue 3, May-June 2015,
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After a 2013 health survey, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is more aware of their tribe's health concerns and needs. New plans are in place to improve their quality of life by building a Cherokee Indian Hospital, expanding staff, and reviving community programs.
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Tawana Weicker of Polk County began developing biofuel from spent cooking oil in 2007. While searching for a use for the by-product, glycerin, Weicker created soap, which she now sells under the name Warhouse. This invention has sparked educational programs in Polk County as well as at nearby universities and is inspiring biofuels researchers.
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North Carolina's highest peaks receive vast amounts of snow as early as October and as late as April. Cross-country skiers, snowboarders, and hikers flock to sites like Roan Mountain to experience southern snow and partake in winter sports.
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Three mountain entrepreneurs have promoted natural remedy solutions for overall health. These include Jeannie Dunn, owner of Red Moon Herbs in Asheville; Ric Scalzo, President and CEO of Brevard-based Gaia Herbs; and Corey Pine Shane who teaches at Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine.
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From the minds of local chef Steven Goff and manager Peter Slamp comes King James Public House in Asheville. Serving pub fare--the expected and the experimental--the public house has become a neighborhood favorite.
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