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At Home With the Quirks

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:29:09 +0000

Natalie and Chaz Quirk have recently taken jobs as interns at Mountain Farm, a local and organic lavender and goat farm.

One of the Boys

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:51:06 +0000

Brad received full custody of his daughter after she was abused while in her mother’s care. Now he, with his friends at his side, faces the challenges of raising her in a town with limited opportunities.

Forged in Faith

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:25:29 +0000

Blacksmithing side-by-side for 59 years, Mike Hensley and his father, Bea, created world-renowned ironwork while forging a friendship and faith that is everlasting.

A Cook, Not a Chef

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:58:34 +0000

Norma McHale has built a faithful following as a cook at Hilltop Restaurant in downtown Burnsville, NC. Customers say her simple charm and traditional cuisine keep them coming back for seconds.

Joined by the Saddle

Forrest Glass-Steel — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:48:48 +0000

The connection between humans and horses is an old one, but there will always be someone new to discover it. Springmaid Mountain’s horses described by those closest to to them.

Music of Old

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:57:48 +0000

Bill and Shirley Young, owners of Young�s Mountain Music, have preserved local culture for over 16 years by providing a space for performance, dance, and community.

Society's Orphans

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:11:15 +0000

A haven for children from abusive households, the Stepping Stones program at Crossnore School prepares its students for the challenging transition to adulthood.

Road to Redemption

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:26:21 +0000

Skip Weiford announced his calling to become a pastor a year after finding Christ at the age of 43 . He shares his passion for Harleys and his love for the lord with the leather clad members of his congregation at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bakersville, NC.

Intentionally Together

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:32:31 +0000

Home to �wonderfully quirky� nature lovers, artists and gardeners, Celo in Yancey County is one of the oldest intentional communities in the nation.

Filling the Seat

Forrest Glass-Steel — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:22:22 +0000

After 40 years of crafting chairs, Arval Woody passed the family business on to the next generation.