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Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour Returns This Weekend!

During this event, the resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works. This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour.

ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour Set for Sept. 21–22

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has announced that 21 farms will be participating in the 2024 Farm Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21–22, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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Ensuring Your Student Has the Best Tools for School

The start of the new school year means it’s time to fill out those shopping lists with must-haves that help ensure your student’s transition back into the classroom is successful.

High Schoolers Hand Out Bathroom Grades to Schools

It’s back to school time and this year a survey got the deets about teens’ handwashing habits, restroom evaluations and whether or not they stay home from school when they’re sick.

Okra at a farmers market.

How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food?

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do.