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In the 1850s, Henry Robinson built a tavern under a towering hickory tree near a stagecoach stop. A town emerged from th...
06/05/2026

In the 1850s, Henry Robinson built a tavern under a towering hickory tree near a stagecoach stop. A town emerged from this spot called Hickory Tavern, which later became simply Hickory. On the surface, this origin story is as quaint as they come, but its elements—enterprise, hospitality, transportation, and natural resources—combined to create the thriving Hickory of today.

Plan your visit:
https://wncmagazine.com/feature/spring_fling_hickory

Written by Lara Ivanitch

“Collaboration is a nuanced concept that comes in many forms,” observes Scott McMicken, the musician/songwriter best kno...
06/03/2026

“Collaboration is a nuanced concept that comes in many forms,” observes Scott McMicken, the musician/songwriter best known for his songcraft with Philadelphia-based band Dr. Dog. Since coming to Asheville in 2022, McMicken has made waves in the local music scene partnering with some of the region’s best indie artists. “I could never have imagined the quality and quantity of folks I would meet around here or how it would feel to open up creatively with any number of people, and I’m still just at the beginning of that.”

Read more about the prolific music producer Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING: https://wncmagazine.com/feature/scott_mcmicken
Written by Jonathan Ammons

Try our scavenger hunt! Can you find all of the colorful spots in our Spring 2026 Photo Pop Quiz with Michael Oppenheim...
06/01/2026

Try our scavenger hunt!

Can you find all of the colorful spots in our Spring 2026 Photo Pop Quiz with Michael Oppenheim ? Visit the featured locations, snap a selfie at each place you find, and submit your pics for a chance to win. The scavenger with the most uploaded selfies will receive an invitation to our Summer 2026 issue launch party.

Enter at https://wncmagazine.com/where-is-this/
Contest runs through June 15, 2026.

Remember to vote for your favorite finalist every day! The poll is open for the annual Images of Western North Carolina ...
05/29/2026

Remember to vote for your favorite finalist every day!

The poll is open for the annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest until Sunday, May 31. Our Reader's Choice winner receives $200 cash and recognition in our upcoming summer issue.

https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Dig into the North Carolina Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale & Market weekend. This annual event draws gardening enthusiast...
05/28/2026

Dig into the North Carolina Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale & Market weekend. This annual event draws gardening enthusiasts and green thumbs seeking out unique plants from the arboretum's greenhouse as well as from 30+ local growers and businesses.

https://wncmagazine.com/event-calendar

The North Carolina Arboretum

The poll is still open for our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Remember to cast a vote for your ...
05/21/2026

The poll is still open for our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Remember to cast a vote for your favorite finalist every day. The Reader's Choice winner receives $200 cash and recognition in our upcoming summer issue.

https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Buds and suds make an awesome combo, so grab your friends and register for the Beer City Relay on May 23 at New Belgium ...
05/20/2026

Buds and suds make an awesome combo, so grab your friends and register for the Beer City Relay on May 23 at New Belgium Brewing. Find details on our events calendar:
https://wncmagazine.com/event-calendar

A summer of creativity.Registration is open.Creative Arts Camps return with week-long experiences in theater, music, and...
05/19/2026

A summer of creativity.

Registration is open.
Creative Arts Camps return with week-long experiences in theater, music, and visual arts—where young artists explore, experiment, and grow in a supportive, joyful environment. Designed for rising 1st–5th graders, each session is hands-on, playful, and led by professional teaching artists.

Small groups. Big imagination.
Sessions run June & July. Spots are limited—and filling fast.

🎨 Make space for creativity.
🔗 Learn more & register now
https://l.feathr.co/wortham-summer-camps-wncmag

Paid partnership with Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Ladies, there's still time to register for the Women's Paddlefest weekend (May 29-31), hosted by Mind Body Paddle and Na...
05/19/2026

Ladies, there's still time to register for the Women's Paddlefest weekend (May 29-31), hosted by Mind Body Paddle and Nantahala Outdoor Center! Get the details on our events page: https://wncmagazine.com/event-calendar



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