By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 3, 2026
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The Dark Corner Classic Car Show returned to North Trade Avenue in Landrum on May 30, 2026, drawing thousands of visitors and more than 300 classic and custom vehicles. Larry McGrath's 1971 Plymouth …
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June 3, 2026
A 1971 Plymouth Cuda Just Won Best in Show, and Landrum Had One of Its Best Days of the Year
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June 3, 2026
Canton's Comeback Is Happening One Small Business at a Time
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 3, 2026
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Canton, NC is a small mountain town in Haywood County that has weathered two floods and the 2023 closure of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill, a 100-year economic anchor. Local voices are …
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June 1, 2026
Grandfather Mountain's Rhododendron Bloom Is Here, and the Guided Walks Are Worth the Drive
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026
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Grandfather Mountain in Avery County, NC is hosting free daily guided rhododendron walks included with park admission. The 20-minute strolls depart from the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, are led by staff …
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June 1, 2026
A $100 Million Bet on Henderson County Is Bigger Than It Looks
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026
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BorgWarner, a Fortune 500 company that makes electric vehicle propulsion components, announced a $100 million expansion of its existing facility in Henderson County, NC. Located along I-26 about 25 miles south of …
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May 29, 2026
A House on Cowee Mountain: History Beneath Every Footstep
By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 29, 2026
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A 1974 home in the Cowee Mountain subdivision of Franklin, NC, set at over 3,000 feet on land that was once the center of the Cherokee Middle Towns and later developed during the 1970s mountain boom.
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May 28, 2026
Ninety Years, Two Milestones, and Yo-Yo Ma: Brevard Music Center's 2026 Summer Season Doesn't Hold Back
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 28, 2026
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Brevard Music Center's 2026 summer season celebrates two milestones at once: the center's 90th anniversary and America's 250th birthday. Running from late June through early August at …
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May 28, 2026
What 40 People Who Love the NC Arboretum Want You to See
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 28, 2026
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The NC Arboretum in Asheville is marking its 40th anniversary with "The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years," a photography exhibition running through September 12, …
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May 26, 2026
US 74A Is Closed Between Gerton and Fairview After Overnight Flooding Opens a 12-Foot Hole in the Road
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 26, 2026
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Overnight storms dropped 3 to 6 inches of rain across Western NC Monday into Tuesday, causing US 74A (Charlotte Highway) to close between the Continental Divide in Gerton …
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May 26, 2026
Blowing Rock Has Always Had Its Own Energy.
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 26, 2026
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WorldAtlas named Blowing Rock, NC the quirkiest town in North Carolina, pointing to its gravitational mystery attraction at Mystery Hill, Tweetsie Railroad theme park, a 15-stop downtown …
May 24, 2026
Franklin, NC: The Complete Guide to Living, Retiring, and Buying Real Estate in the Gem Capital of the World (2026)
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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 24, 2026
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- Elevation: 2,073 feet (town center); surrounding ridges to 5,000+ feet - Population: ~4,000 city; ~36,000 Macon County - Median home price: ~$354,000 (2026, city + near suburbs); Macon …
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