From January to December, here's our year-round guide to living locally in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

A-B Tech graduate Sara Monson oversees the culinary program at Asheville High School, the most popular career-training courses at the school.

Families are increasingly turning to top-notch restaurants that cater to both adults and children for their dining-out adventures.

The Sweet Potato Zuppa, topped with fragrant gooey cheese and fresh basil, is a country-style dish you might find in a Mediterranean café.

The wellness trend known as "contrast therapy" has become popular in Western North Carolina, blending hot saunas with cold-plunge baths.

This summer ramen bowl takes 30 minutes and uses fresh veggies from the garden. Pair it with the Grüner Veltliner from Marked Tree Vineyard.

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