For young students, school is meant to teach them about the world around them. But how much can kids learn about our Western North Carolina mountain ecosystems by sitting inside all summer? Today, we highlight a local organization that encourages kids to get outside and get dirty—and learn a little something in the process! What […]
Being a small town doesn’t mean you can’t offer some of the finest charms Western North Carolina has to offer. Just ask the 7,800 residents of Brevard, the seat of Transylvania County. The town has distinguished itself as an epicenter for nearby outdoor adventures, education, art, and music. Whether you’re vacationing or stay-cationing, Brevard offers […]
Did you know that in addition to owning a home in the mountains of North Carolina (Brevard) that Steve Martin also has a home in St. Barths? Actually, he has a home in St. Barths for the time being. The leading man from many films including: Planes, Trains and Automobiles has his home listed with […]
Summer weather is still stubbornly holding out for at least a few more weeks. But for many, the activities of summer come to an end this weekend. Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the season: Vacations have been had. Children are back in school. There is a slight lull in tourism across Western North […]
Which Home has the Best Master Bedroom? Click the button below your favorite bedroom to vote now. Click the photo to see the listing. About the Homes: The homes featured in this week’s contest showcase the many master bedroom options available to home buyers between $300,000–$600,000 in Western North Carolina. Learn more about each one […]
For more than 40 years, Beverly-Hanks has been Western North Carolina’s real estate market leader. Our strength as a company is directly correlated to the quality of our professional real estate agents—and we don’t forget that fact. Our agents are experts in communities across the region. And they work hard seven days a week to […]
Let’s be frank about local barbecue. Eastern or Western? The only thing that fires up more allegiance on game day than the teams on the screen is your chosen type of barbecue. Whether you prefer tomato or vinegar, spicy or sweet, or your own meatless variety, Western North Carolina has a barbecue joint for you. […]
Your stash of sidewalk chalk is worn down to nubs. There’s glitter in cracks of your countertops you’ve never noticed before. And you’ve personally seen this episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” three times so far this week. When does school start back? It may feel like your energy for keeping the kids busy is winding down […]
Historically significant and sleekly modern, Straus Park is a beloved planned community in Brevard, NC. Straus Park offers residents the best of mountain life, with hiking trails, a large meadow, and a green pond usually filled with ducks and canoes. Are you looking for a great neighborhood in the heart of Transylvania County? Here are […]
If you’re looking for fried chicken that’s finger-licking good, there’s no better place than a local restaurant that knows its stuff. Many mountain restaurants keep their recipes close to the vest— and their breasts and thighs even closer!—releasing the savory comfort dish only as a weekly special or for weekend brunch. But when a fried […]