Author: Vanessa Infanzon
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13 places in North Carolina for afternoon tea or high tea
Celebrate any occasion at afternoon tea with elegant three-tiered trays filled with dainty cucumber sandwiches, colorful macarons, and scrumptious scones.
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Support these WNC mountain towns for Spring Break 2025
These six Western North Carolina towns are ready to welcome visitors for spring break. Tourism dollars help support the recovery efforts throughout the region.
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‘We Didn’t Wait for Anyone to Save Us’: Marshall’s Post-Storm Revival
The community within Marshall, a small town in Western North Carolina, stands together as they rebuild their businesses and homes.
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How 11 North Carolina power couples celebrate love
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many of us are thinking about love and relationships. These North Carolina couples offer insight into keeping the spark alive.
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Last chance to hit the slopes: Where to go skiing in North Carolina
This guide to six ski resorts will help you choose where to go skiing in North Carolina before the season ends.
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Embrace the cold at the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend
Discover what’s in store for the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from the schedule of events to nearby local gems.
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Holiday gift guide: This year, support local businesses in WNC & beyond
A search for the perfect holiday gift ends with these 15 businesses and makers in western North Carolina and beyond.
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11 NC chefs dish out advice & inspiration for holiday meals
Need inspiration for your holiday meals? We asked 11 North Carolina chefs to share their go-to dishes and traditions for this celebratory season.
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Thoughtful tourism in WNC: 4 guided wine tours to take now
WNC relief efforts include thoughtful tourism. Here’s how to visit mountain towns, support the service industry, and make a positive impact through wine tours.
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Climb aboard: 8 rails to trails hikes in North Carolina
The Great Trails State has converted old railroad lines into hiking trails. Learn about eight of them before trying one for yourself.









