STORIES BEHIND THE STARS: Honoring those who sacrificed it all in WWII

STORY BY MARIA RAKOCZY Over 421,000 American military service members gave their lives in World War II, and sadly the sacrifices they made for us are slowly fading out of our collective memories. However, the Stories Behind the Stars project has set out to change that. Stories behind the Stars is a nationwide all-volunteer effort with the goal of ensuring

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BURRITT FOLK SCHOOL: Burritt on the Mountain offers modern day refuge in time-honored activities

STORY BY MARIA RAKOCZY | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY Enter a time portal at Burritt Folk School on Burritt on the Mountain. In the setting of the Burritt complex, with its grand 1930s mansion, mountain nature trails, and the nineteenth-century structures of the historic park, Burritt Folk School immerses students in an older way of life and older ways of

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THE NEED FOR SPEED: Curtis Fox is working on his latest and greatest race car for the 2025 season of drag racing at Rocket City Dragway located in Harvest

BY BOB LABBE | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY The need for speed has always been part of the psyche of Curtis Fox. At age 16 he bought his first car, an orange color 1975 Chevrolet Monza, from a local junkyard where the car’s engine needed replacement, and his passion with his first taste of car ownership and upkeep set the

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A Visit to Waynesville, North Carolina Leaves You Wanting More

Written by Teresa Gibbs Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesville, North Carolina, is one of my favorite mountain towns. Its rivers and lakes offer excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. Known for its stunning mountain scenery and outdoor adventures, Waynesville is a must-visit destination. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Waynesville has deep

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