Every year, local alt-news weekly Mountain Xpress holds a massive online poll. Western North Carolina residents collectively take to their digital devices to vote on all their local faves, from fitness studios to pet kennels. While in no way scientific, and certainly not without controversy among those with strong local loyalties, the Best of WNC… Read more »

We are still a few days away from fall equinox and the official end of summer. But our office is already buzzing about literal changes in the air. Evenings are starting to cool a little faster, leaves are beginning to crunch underfoot. And we’re ready to start our countdown to one of the most treasured… Read more »

A little over five years ago, Megan Brown and Chris Allen saw a need in the gigantic craft beer industry that dominates Asheville and greater Western North Carolina: an alternative. “There’s a lot of people that can’t or don’t want to drink alcohol, but they do want to consume a locally made craft beverage,” Brown… Read more »

Nestled along Interstate 26 just north of Asheville, the Town of Woodfin winds longitudinally along Weaverville Highway. Friendly people, good jobs, great restaurants, and beautiful scenery abound—providing a small-town mountain lifestyle with big-city amenities.  There are many reasons to love living in Woodfin, NC. Here are just three: Woodfin is Safe Although the community can… Read more »

What does luxury look like to you?  If you ask the rich kids of Instagram, luxury is epitomized in wasted champagne, massive shopping sprees, cars worth more than the average home, and literal gold bricks. But in today’s fast-paced world, we’d argue that true luxury is the power to escape. Escape the long lines, escape… Read more »

Originally called Turkey Creek, the unincorporated community of Leicester traces its modern roots back to 1829. Today, the bucolic valley is filled with local farms, artisans, and nature lovers who enjoy the quiet mountain views. But Leicester is quickly changing its reputation as a sleepy mountain community. Since 2000, they’ve seen a 16% growth in… Read more »

Bryson City-based Nantahala Brewing recently launched outposts in both Sylva and West Asheville. “Our recent retail expansion to Sylva and this expansion into Asheville are a direct result of refocusing on what got us to where we are today,” said Nantahala Brewing co-owner Joe Rowland. “We see our outposts as a way to share the… Read more »

For more than 40 years, Beverly-Hanks has been Western North Carolina’s real estate market leader. Our strength as a company is directly correlated to the quality of our professional real estate agents—and we don’t forget that fact. Our agents are experts in communities across the region. And they work hard seven days a week to… Read more »

Let’s be frank about local barbecue. Eastern or Western?  The only thing that fires up more allegiance on game day than the teams on the screen is your chosen type of barbecue. Whether you prefer tomato or vinegar, spicy or sweet, or your own meatless variety, Western North Carolina has a barbecue joint for you…. Read more »

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the heart of Downtown Asheville resides the Asheville Museum of Science. Opened in November 2016, AMOS has become a hub for science and learning in Western North Carolina. “We are much bigger than these four walls,” said Amanda Bryant, executive director of AMOS. “As a museum,… Read more »