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Florida Georgia Line played to a crowd of about 12,000 at McCormick Field in 2014.(Photo: Citizen-Times file photo) About a year ago, thousands of people made history in Asheville — mostly by standing in the same place at the same…

Many people know that a walk in the woods can help to clear your mind, but one local musician has discovered that time spent in nature can also help your brain recover from trauma. In February 2015, Hendersonville resident and…

The WNC Farmers Market has gone up slightly on its rates.(Photo: Citizen-Times file photo.) Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: You should check on the rates going up at the WNC Farmers Market.…

EVERLY — “Several years ago, there was as dream, a vision, The Garden of Peace Hope was born. A place of remembrance, meditation, comfort and pride. A place to honor our current service members, our veterans and our families,” Tara…

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I know some people believe that art is kind of an extra—the icing on the cake.  But I believe it is central in our yearning for beauty, and that it can make or break how a place makes its own…

An early conceptual rendering of the Nouveau Building and Vandre Hotel. The building’s look has not been approved by city planners and is subject to change.(Photo: Special to the Citizen-Times) It’s a good day, Answer Nation. Not one hour after…

The Center for Craft, Creativity Design is dedicated to advancing the field of craft through fostering new ideas, funding craft scholarship, and backing the next generation of makers, curators and critics.(Photo: Special to the Citizen-Times) In January 2014, The Center…

Hickory Nut Gap Farm wants to create an open-sided roofed structure for up to 350 guests.(Photo: Citizen-Times file photo) Eight finalists have been picked for projects seeking part of a $4 million pot of hotel room tax money. Officials with…