News, Events and Happenings in the Blue Ridge Mountains
First Peak Features August 2010 e-Newsletter
Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer at the First Peak. Things are a little quieter around here in August, which leaves you plenty of time to visit waterfalls, tour a plantation home, and taste local wines. Take advantage of this lovely lull!
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Local Shopping: Art, Antiques, and more
Do you love exploring antique shops just for the fun of it, or are you searching for the perfect piece for your home? Either way, antique shopping in our area is worth your while.
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First Peak's on Facebook
Visit our Facebook Page - you can see it without having an account. Or Like our page for regular updates plus you can share your comments and photos.
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Vineyard Vistas and Wine Temptations
The Tryon foothills area has the perfect climate for growing grapes, thanks in part to its elevation and a "thermal belt" - which moderates temperatures next to the mountains year round.
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Welcome Home, Nina Simone
Nina Simone, world-renowned singer, songwriter and musician known as the High Priestess of Soul, was born in Tryon, N.C. in 1933. On Sunday, February 21, 2010, on what would have been her 77th birthday, she returned to her hometown when a bronze statue of
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