North Carolina at The James Beard Awards
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2013 restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards and thirteen North Carolina Chefs, Restaurants, Wine, Spirits, and Beer Professionals figure prominently.
Rigney Family Bluegrass
Among numerous distinctions and awards, Andrew Rigney received 2nd place at The Merlefest Doc Watson Guitar Championship in 2011, and Grant Rigney 1st Place in the Masters Division at The Alabama State Fiddle Championship in 2012.
North Carolina at The Martha Stewart American Made Awards
Five of the 100 finalists for The Audience Choice Award are from our state of North Carolina. You can vote once each day, enabling you to vote each day for one of ”The NC Five”.
Freeman & Jackson Photography
Freeman & Jackson Photography • A professional photojournalist since the 1980s, Marie Freeman has worked for The Watauga Democrat and the Mountain Times. A graphic designer by education, Leila Jackson became involved in photography in the early 2000s. She holds a Master’s degree in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology.
TS Designs
TS Designs • Our flagship product, Cotton of the Carolinas t-shirts are made dirt-to-shirt right here in North Carolina, and support over 700 jobs along the way. We print your design on any of a variety of sustainable t-shirt options.
The Blue Ridge Traveler
Vacation fun in Little Switzerland, Linville Falls, Marion, Old Fort and Lake James! We will help you to plan the perfect get-away.
The Bankesters
The family band ”The Bankesters”, discovered in the parking lot of a bluegrass festival, was invited on stage that night. Eight years later…
The Church Sisters
The Mast Farm Inn is honored to be one of the official sponsors of The Church Sisters.
Josh Shilling "Letting Go"
Josh Shilling begins sale of his first solo album ”Letting Go”• You can order online via PayPal from the website at www.joshshilling.com
The Earl Scruggs Center
The Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South celebrates the tradition and innovation of this renowned banjo player. The Scruggs Center will enlighten, educate and celebrate the people, traditions and values of Cleveland County and honor native son and music legend Earl Scruggs.
