Still in his 20’s, he was working in heavy construction as his primary source of income. But his heart burned with a passion for cooking. And the fire of that passion was fueled with wood. During that time Starr attended a French Classical cooking school in Paris. His experience in The City of Light, in particular, helped set him on a course that would change his life and ultimately have a profound impact on the culinary scene in a small village in the mountains of western North Carolina.

When Kelli Spector’s daughter graduated from college, she informed her mom that she would not be moving back to the family home in St. Louis. She went on to suggest that her mom find a better place to live. As Kelli relates the conversation now with a laugh, “I had been dismissed. I was free to leave St. Louis!”

At the end of the day, no one is getting rich at the Flat Rock Farmers Market. It is a place where people can sustain their passion and share their produce and crafts with people who appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that goes into providing local produce. And every vendor has a story to tell …

Whenever you go about living in our lovely little village, you’re liable to see something new, charming, historic and interesting. A house that fits the bill is one almost everyone goes by often, perhaps without a thought about who built it, who lived there, why it’s right in that specific location, or its “life” up until now.

Like millions of Americans, Jessica Owenby was recently furloughed from her job as an office manager due to the COVID-19 crisis. For most people, hers would be one more story of hardship and loss during difficult times. Jessica, however, looked beyond the adversity and saw opportunity. 

Faced with a shuttered gallery and uncertain prospects about when she would be able to reopen, The Gallery at Flat Rock owner Suzanne Camarata seized upon a suggestion that she consider opening a …

The post on Miriam ‘s Facebook page seemed innocuous enough. A beloved older dog slowing down and needing a little more TLC and more frequent visits to the vet. In reality, however, Miriam’s Facebook message was the first post in a four-month-long social media love letter…

Paige walks into the studio 20 seconds before The Breakfast Show goes live. She slides into her studio chair, adjusts the microphone hanging in front of her, and picks up the notes Mark has placed on the counter where she sits. With 5 seconds to spare, she is ready to go. Mark flips on the mic and cues the show’s opener.

Announcer: Wake up Sleepy Heads! It’s time for the Breakfast Club … with Mark and Paige!

Mark: Good morning, Good morning! It’s 11 minutes after seven in the morning on a fabulous Friday. Good morning, Paige!

Paige: Good morning, my love.

At a time of day when most of us are fumbling with coffee makers and struggling to formulate anything other than single-syllable sentences, Mark Warwick and Paige Posey are providing their listeners with news, announcements, local interviews, music, trivia, and delightful energy to start a new day in the mountains of western North Carolina.