• The Stories

• At Home With the Quirks Natalie and Chaz Quirk have recently taken jobs as interns at Mountain Farm, a local and organic lavender and goat farm. By Margaret Cheatham Williams
• One of the Boys 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. By Caitlyn Greene
• Forged in Faith 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. By Catherine Orr
• A Cook, Not a Chef 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. By Kaitlin McKeown
• Joined by the Saddle 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. By Audrey Whitmeyer-Weathers
• Music of Old 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. By Jessica Crabill
• Society's Orphans A haven for children from abusive households, the Stepping Stones program at Crossnore School prepares its students for the challenging transition to adulthood. By Ali Cengiz
• Road to Redemption 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. By Kevin Ziechmann
• Intentionally Together Home to “wonderfully quirky” nature lovers, artists and gardeners, Celo in Yancey County is one of the oldest intentional communities in the nation. By Elizabeth Ladzinski
• Filling the Seat After 40 years of crafting chairs, Arval Woody passed the family business on to the next generation. By Reiley Wooten
• Living for Alan Yessinia and Fidel dreamed of returning to a family and a future in Mexico, but when Alan was born with a rare genetic disorder, everything changed. By Megan Camm
• Not My Last Rodeo George Ledford may be nearly twice the age of the cowboys at the Arbuckle Rodeo in Burnsville, N.C., but he's not ready to let go of the rope. By Terri Flagg
• Grandfather's Clocks Luther Stroup of Spruce Pine, NC, continues his grandfather's legacy at the Stroup Hobby Shop by crafting custom-made grandfather clocks. By Katherine Vance
• The Mountain Perspective Wild Acres Retreat is not just a mountain vacation resort - it's a place where open-minded people can gather to improve themselves and the world. By Sarah Riazati
• Grist for the Mill After working for 38 years as a rocket scientist, Jack Dellinger, a fourth-generation miller from Bakersville, N.C returned home to the peace of the Appalachians. By Lisa Pepin
• What Binds Us? John Littleton and Kate Vogul are both glassmakers who raised their three kids in Bakersville, North Carolina. Through glass, John and Kate were able to connect their family in a way unimaginable. By Alyssa Champion
• The Core of the Community Bill Carson runs the The Orchard at Altapass with his wife Judy. The Carsons purchased the orchard 15 years ago and have transformed it into a non-profit enterprise. By Benjamin Pierce
• Madre of Mercy A nun finds inspiration and hope in the face of daunting obstacles facing the Hispanic community in Western Appalachia. By Daniel Sircar
• Loggin' and Loaferin' Tim Glenn of Little Switzerland, N.C., has been cutting down trees for over 15 years, yet he still takes time to stop and smell the roses. By Cristina Fletes

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• At Home With the Quirks
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• One of the Boys
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• Forged in Faith
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• A Cook, Not a Chef
  02:25
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• Joined by the Saddle
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• Music of Old
  02:56
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• Society's Orphans
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• Road to Redemption
  02:49
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• Intentionally Together
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• Filling the Seat
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• Living for Alan
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• Not My Last Rodeo
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• Grandfather's Clocks
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• The Mountain Perspective
  02:48
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• Grist for the Mill
  02:51
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• What Binds Us?
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• The Core of the Community
  03:25
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• Madre of Mercy
  03:09
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• Loggin' and Loaferin'
  02:35
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Road to Redemption

by Kevin Ziechmann

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