Western North Carolina’s “50 most influential people

WNC Magazine lists region’s “50 most influential people”
by Jon Elliston on 01/02/2009

In its new issue, Asheville-based WNC Magazine presents profiles of Western North Carolina’s “50 most influential people, past and present.” The list, compiled with the assistance of historians from area universities, spans hundreds of years and a diverse set of figures.
Some of the choices — George W. Vanderbilt, Thomas Wolfe, Zebulon Vance, etc. — seem obvious ones. Other names are lesser known. Those featured include artists, politicians, athletes, writers, business leaders, activists, teachers and people from other walks of life.
WNC offered no shortage of potential personalities to include on the list, Editor-in-Chief Eric Seeger notes in an editor’s letter about the package. “We could have easily included 100 people on the list and still felt like we were leaving out a good many names,” he writes.

The magazine says it wants to hear from readers about other names that should make the list; suggestions can be sent to mailto:letterstoeditor@wncmagazine.com.
Click here to read the story, which offers summaries of what each person did to shape WNC.


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Great Magazines for Building Timberframe and Log Homes

When people decide to relocate to Western North Carolina, they also make
the decision to purchase a pre-existing home or build a custom home. If
you are looking to purchase land and build your dream home here are some great
magazines that will inspire you with endless possibilities and ideas!

Custom Wood Homes Magazine is targeted to the affluent log home and timber frame home buyer. Each issue is packed with design and decor ideas, interior and exterior photographs, room-by-room photographs of completed homes, practical construction information, multiple floor plans, an extensive builder and dealer directory, and a product services directory.

Log Homes Illustrated spotlights the best contemporary log homes, using extensive photography to focus on design and decor as a source of ideas and inspiration. The magazine depicts the log-home lifestyle and offers practical advice to readers who aspire to live the dream themselves. Plus — each issue is loaded with FREE floor plans.

From Longleaf Lake Glenville Development

Timber Homes Illustrated, the #1 selling timber home magazine in North America, is a complete architectural guide to classic wood homes. Whether you are considering buying your first timber frame home or looking for decorating or remodeling ideas for your present home, Timber Homes Illustrated will help your dream become a reality.

Country's Best Log Homes magazine can help you fulfill your dream of living in a log home by providing you with all the information you need to properly design, buy, build, maintain and decorate your dream log home. Each issue is filled with informative feature articles, helpful columns, beautiful color photography and tons of floorplans!

For more information on these magazines you can visit The Log Homes Network

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Best towns for relocation to North Carolina

Relocation Information for the North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson County.
Of course Jackson County is a wonderful place to plan a getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, but it also serves as a wonderful place to live for its residents.

If you want to settle in a wonderful mountain locale, then we have just what you are looking for here in Western North Carolina, including a pleasant climate and the scenic beauty of the mountains. Jackson County was founded in 1851, in the heart of the North Carolina Mountains, nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains, and features a nice balance between peaceful forests and vibrant downtowns.

Since we are already here, we have listed the Top Four reasons why you should relocate

1. Central Location - Jackson County is 50 miles from Asheville, 111 miles from Knoxville, 50 miles from Gatlinburg, and only 150 miles from Atlanta. It's also convenient to Upstate South Carolina, and less than three hours from North Carolina's largest city, Charlotte.

2. A River Runs Through It - The picturesque Tuckasegee River flows 40 miles throughout Jackson County. A moderate current makes it one of the best white-water rivers for beginners and families, and it is considered Western North Carolina's best stream for trout fishing.

3.Booming Business - With a 24 percent increase in population in the 1990s, economic growth abounds. The county is also a popular tourist destination, which has fueled growth in the downtowns of Sylva, Dillsboro and Cashiers.

4. Lovely Landscape - The county's 491 square miles encompass some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Southeast. Elevations range from 2,000 feet to more than 6,000 feet. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The new 'Our Town ' magazine is here! This magazine is FULL of beautiful scenery and helpful information. Our Town can be accessed instantly online by going here!

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"Best" Magazines for North Carolina Real Estate & Culture

This is also another one of my favorite magazines. I thought it was important for folks who may be looking to relocate and purchase Real Estate in North Carolina to research the different areas. So, this has turned out to be my week of "Best Magazines" for North Carolina Real Estate and culture!

Our new development near Cashiers, North Carolina called The Preserve at Eagle Crest chose Our State Magazine to advertise in because of the loyalty of their subscribers and wonderful content they have.

Robin Clark, from Our State Magazine stated "Our paid subscribers as of this letter is 141,478.

She also sent me this email:

Just a note to let you know some great news here at Our State Magazine. As you may, or may not know, 2008 is our 75th Anniversary year. As we prepare to celebrate this major publishing feat, we find ourselves extremely grateful for all we have to rejoice in.

The magazine continues to get better with more photography, fresh stories, and a couple new staff members who are contributing an even greater level of experience to the pages.Because of the beautiful and awe-inspiring covers, our newsstand sales are going through the roof.

The Best of Our State at the Grove Park Inn is sold out, and our first ever Best of Our State at the Outer Banks is generating quite the buzz on the coast.

Our State, the television show, had the great fortune to earn a regular time slot this year - Thursday at 8:00 p.m. This has enabled the show to receive ratings higher than such popular shows as Masterpiece Theater, Nova and Mystery.

Check out the OurState website for more information and subscription rates.


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WNC MAGAZINE EXPANDS TO NINE ISSUES PER YEAR, ADDS 1,000 WAITING ROOMS

This is one of my favorite magazines dedicated to Western North Carolina.

WNC MAGAZINE EXPANDS TO NINE ISSUES PER YEAR, ADDS 1,000 WAITING ROOMS

WNC’s September/October issue is currently on newsstands with features
on unique farms, agricultural heritage, herbal medicines, and hearty
fall brews.

WNC magazine is a lifestyle magazine celebrating the unique people and
cultures; arts, crafts, and architecture; history and foodways of
Western North Carolina. Each issue includes features on current topics
facing residents, profiles on intriguing locals; and regular
departments with gorgeous homes, great weekend escapes, a calendar of
regional events, and a comprehensive dining guide.

For more information or to subscribe, call (828) 210-5030 or log on to
http://www.wncmagazine.com/. WNC magazine is available at area newsstands for
a cover price of $4.95.

WNC magazine—Mountain living in Western North Carolina.



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Last Minute Labor Day Getaways-North Carolina Mountains

ARE YOU ASKING YOURSELF "WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR LABOR DAY?"

HOW ABOUT A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA?

TIRED OF THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY? CHECK OUT OUR WEATHER

Mountain View Lot at The Divide at Bald Rock

Don't know what to do when you arrive?
Visit 21 Great things to do in the Mountains

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Rustic Home Styles & Decorating Ideas-Cashiers, NC

If you are thinking of looking at homes for sale or a nice waterfall lot to build your vacation home, I found a great book on rustic modern cabins. Many of the designs reflect the homes that you'll see in the Cashiers, Highlands and Lake Glenville NC areas.

The book is unique and focuses on Innovative Design for Cabin, Camp, and Lodge

Cedar Rustic Modern Candles and accessories

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Rustic Revisited

Innovative Design for Cabin, Camp, and Lodge
Ann Stillman O'Leary and Andrew Wellman ISBN: 0-8230-4623-0
Watson-Guptill Book (Hardcover)$39.95
pages 300 color illustrations
July 2006

Rich, warm, relaxed, natural Adirondack camps, Western lodges, much more
Glowing photos of dozens of unique rustic homes from across North America
Spotlights craftspeople and creative forces in construction and decor

Great idea book for anyone looking to design or decorate a primary or second home. Used to be that rustic meant a dusty, dumpy cabin in the woods. No more! Rustic Revisited reveals today's rustic modern and contemporary design that celebrates the honesty of all-natural, local materials such as wood, twig, stone, and bark.

Rustic structures often have the same finish on the exterior and the interior, for example, rough-hewn timber on the outside and rough-hewn timber on the inside. The projects in Rustic Revisited embrace the hand-crafted philosophy of rustic and show how to take that philosophy to new heights in a variety of styles, from the Adirondack camp to the Western lodge to the classic log cabin.

Thirty unique homes, most planned by architects or interior designers, are showcased here, each lavishly photographed to allow readers exclusive access to interiors, exteriors, and noteworthy details in unusual rustic houses from New York to California, from Montana to Ontario, from North Carolina to Minnesota.

These spotlighted projects, plus photos of dozens of additional homes, cover the full spectrum of rustic renovations and new construction, traditional and cutting edge. A bonus chapter on decoration spotlights the craftspeople who are the creative forces of the movement.

Ann Stillman O'Leary, the principal designer of Evergreen House Interiors in Lake Placid, New York, is the country's preeminent designer specializing in Adirondack-style interiors; her client list includes many prominent VIPs. Her previous book, Adirondack Style, was featured in House and Garden, the New York Times, Vogue, and Country Home, and she appeared on HGTV as well. She lives in Lake Placid, New York.

Andrew Wellman specializes in architecture and interiors photography, and works nationally with architects, builders, and interior designers. His images have appeared in national publications such as Yankee, AAA magazine, and Hooked on the Outdoors. He lives in Berlin, Vermont.

See also: RUSTIC STYLE HOMES

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Helpful Tips for Building a Log & Timber Home

Log and Timber Home Magazine.

Great Magazine if you are looking to build a home in the mountains of Western North Carolina and need some ideas of designs.

They have 3 different magazines
Log Home Design
Log Home Living
Timber Home Living

You can search all three magazines on their website at one time, which I especially thought was handy if you are looking for something specific.

Here's a poll they took from their readers on essentials for building a log home.

“Front porches—log home essential or a feature that’s had its day in the sun?”

A feature that neither helps or hurts the log home look
15.6%

A fad that’s past its prime
1.1%

An absolute essential
83.3%

In planning your log home’s budget, what room is the number one priority?

Outdoor living space
5.1%

Master bedroom
13.1%

Great room
50.5%

Kitchen
31.3%

What type of roofing looks best on a timber frame home?
Wood (shake) shingles
21.2%

Metal roofing
57.6%

Asphalt or fiberglass shingles
9.1%

Slate
12.1%

What wood is best for building?
Cedar
48.5%

Pine
21.6%

Oak
29.9%

What is the ideal square footage for a log home?
2,501-3,500 sq. ft.
28.9%

1,501-2,500 sq. ft.
54.1%

Under 1,500 sq. ft.
9.3%

3,501+ sq. ft.
7.7%

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21 Great Weekend Getaways-North Carolina Mountains

I just found this great magazine in the store today called WNC Western North Carolina Mountain Living. There's a lot of great information on there if you are looking to relocate to the area. They have a subscription you can buy, however their website is just as informative. They also feature dining hot spots as well as things to do.

This is from their first issue just this April 07.

21 Great Weekend Getaways
Experience the best of the WNC mountains with a variety of great escapes designed for adventure, romance, and just plain fun.