Tour this contemporary masterpiece for an awe-inspiring experience! Filled with natural light, this luxurious home boasts a spacious gourmet kitchen, a family room, an office/den, two laundry rooms, a wine cellar, an elevator, and an inviting, three-season porch that can be enclosed or left open and screened, complete with stone [...]
This charming cottage is located in the well established, gated community of The Chattooga Club on Highway 107 South. The vaulted ceilings of the main level highlight the impressive stone wood-burning fireplace in the great room. Two bedrooms and baths round out the main level with a third bedroom and bath upstairs. A loft adjoins the [...]
Summer is quickly coming to an end but there's still so much left to do! Before it's all over, check out these simple summer recipes.
This Aperol Spritz is perfect for entertaining guests or just relaxing on a warm summer night.
Foil-wrapped Baby Back Ribs might sound hard but they're actually really easy and cook in less than an hour.
And if you're looking for a salad recipe, Grilled Peach, Onion & Bacon Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is sure to hit the spot.
So don't let summer slip away without trying these delicious recipes!
Phase One of Easing Restrictions: On Friday, May 8 at 5 pm, North Carolina will move into Phase One of easing restrictions. The Stay-at-Home order stays in effect with some modifications:
- Retail stores can open with 50% capacity and customers standing 6 feet apart
- 10 person limit on general gatherings indoors
- Teleworking and face-covering are still encouraged
- Salons, spas, entertainment venues, gyms, playgrounds, and theaters are still [...]
Governor Cooper has extended the North Carolina stay-at-home order until May 8.
Conveniently located near the village of Cashiers, this private cabin in the woods is situated on seven acres of walkable land with a fish pond and a small creek with a waterfall. The cabin lives large with wonderful outdoor living space, including spacious decks and covered porches. Listen to the frogs and crickets as you rock away the | [...]
Highlands PAC and Highlands Playhouse have canceled their 2020 seasons.
Paws on the Mountain (828-743-7500) and Woof Gang Bakery (828-743-9663) are delivering pet supplies.
Barbara Singleford is a freelance writer who finds respite hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her favorite activity is wildflower hunting during the spring. You’ll often catch her on a paddleboard during the early [...]
Jackson County requires visitors to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
Black Sheep Taxi is offering delivery of takeout from restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacy, shopping, etc. Call, text 828-200-7006 or theflock@blacksheeptaxi.com. Rates are posted on their website for one-way trips.
We will keep this list updated as we receive information. If you are a business and have an update for us, please email info@ncliving.com. (Updated 5/7/20 at 2:24 pm)
NORTH CAROLINA STATE COVID-19 HOTLINE: 866-462-3821
On Friday, May 8 at 5 pm, North Carolina will move into Phase One of easing restrictions. The Stay-at-Home order stays in effect with some [...]
Picking out an olive oil can be an overwhelming experience. The number of oil-containing bottles and tins gracing a grocery store’s shelves is almost as impressive as the cardboard boxes lining the cereal aisle. Of course like breakfast cereals, not all olive oils are created the same. So how do you choose? Maybe you look at price. Maybe [...]
Sitting on a mountaintop in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, legend has it that if you listen very carefully, you can still hear the drumbeats of the Cherokee Indians that once rose above these mountains. Prior to the 1800s, the powerfully moving sound created by these Native Americans juddered through the mountains, [...]
It is 2:30 pm, a work meeting ran long, and you’re going to be late getting home to greet your 3:00 book club members. In your car, stuck in a mess of traffic, you might normally break a sweat, but instead, you reach out to your assistant to make your current time crunch more manageable. But this isn’t just any assistant, this is Momo [...]
Scanning through one of those ubiquitous, glossy real estate guides can cause dizzying effects when all you see is agency after agency jockeying for your attention with hundreds, possibly thousands, of residential properties for sale. For you the homebuyer, the challenge is to find the ideal home among so many choices that fit your [...]
Rancho La Puerta is a magical place where people escape from the mundane to revive their souls and gain a fresh outlook on life.
Year after year, the Ranch is voted a top spa destination by both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure magazines. As for what sets the Ranch apart from other spas and resorts, it’s difficult to narrow down [...]
North Carolina's mountains are well known for pristine lakes, world-class golf courses, and scenic hiking trails. But less visible is the rich literary underbelly known to the lucky readers among [...]
There are all sorts of misconceptions about sulfites found in wine. Yes, many winemakers add small amounts of sulfites to preserve their wines, but sulfites are also naturally occurring. Sulfites in wine, usually red wine, get the blame for everything from headaches, sleepless nights, congestion and hangovers. Those who speak out against [...]
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Looking for something pink to drink for a Valentine’s Day outing? Turn to rosé in a can by Amble and Chase. This rosé, sourced from Provence, France, will add to the fun while wetting your whistle, $19.99 for four [...]
