by MountainWise | Jul 16, 2014 | Haywood County, Transylvania County, Uncategorized, WNC Local Info
Farmers Markets have always been a cornerstone of our Appalachian culture, featuring fresh and locally grown fruits and veggies. For generations, they have provided an opportunity to meet the local farmers, visit with neighbors, and learn new crafts. Not much has...
by MountainWise | Jul 10, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Healthy Eating, Jackson County, Macon County, Recipe, Swain County, Transylvania County
Let’s face it, preparing daily meals can become an arduous task. Tried and true recipes can dull over time with too much use and coming up with something new can feel overwhelming. But with the new, free A SNAP Cookbook Good and Cheap,mealtime will be an, er,...
by MountainWise | Jun 26, 2014 | Haywood County, WNC Local Info
Haywood County’s Hazelwood prison conversion project has been selected as one of 50 semi-finalists in the Guaranteed Rate/Ty Pennington Ultimate Neighborhood Giveback Challenge. The project plans to recycle and restore the old Hazelwood prison and convert the facility...
by MountainWise | Jun 19, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Swain County, Transylvania County
Our MountainElements project is focused on economic growth, job creation, mobility, access to nature, creating healthy conditions for citizens of all ages and abilities, and making sure future generations have a place to grow and prosper. We believe that communities...
by MountainWise | Jun 12, 2014 | Haywood County, Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
In the mountain area where we live, generations upon generation have relied on backyard gardens and canning to provide fruits and veggies for their daily diet. Today, it would seem that access to fresh fruits and vegetables would be an easy thing to come by with local...
by MountainWise | May 21, 2014 | Active Living, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Swain County, Transylvania County
We are lucky to live in a part of the country that is rich in natural resources. Western North Carolina boasts lush mountains; cool, pristine streams teeming with fish; dense forests; breath-taking waterfalls; and a dizzying array of wildflowers, all of which can...
