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p. 52 Part tradition, part trend, all craft Handmade apparel, wearable art, DIY, craft: The forerunner to all of these (and, for that matter, to the current crafting craze, Church of Craft groups, Stitch ‘n Bitch circles, Etsy.com, etc.) is the twice-a-year Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. This weekend, the Guild hosts an artists’ fair that’s a modern twist on traditional techniques. Cover design by Nathanael Roney Photograph features work by Jen Swearington
news
12 facing the ax
Budget cuts could hamper Cooperative Extension office
14 buncombe commissioners
Outsourcing health services saves money, expands access
18 N.C. Matters:water war?
Rep. Tim Moffitt proposes transferring water system from city to MSD
food
44 it’s not all manure and cowhorns
Getting the skinny on natural wines from Vinsite
arts&entertainment 56 other reeds
Open Letter Music Series begins its third season
58 on a mission
Amos Lee returns to the Orange Peel with his latest album, Mission Bell
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