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The early part of the 20th century gave rise to an abundance of musical genres, many evolving from the simplistic fife and drum melodies that were commonly heard during the 19th century. With the infusion of cultures, playing techniques and a variety of instruments, America gave birth to a myriad of musical styles still heard today.

One of the best-known acronyms to come out of the green forest is LEED, and it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a part of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), and its stated mission is to provide “building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.”

North Carolina’s Beech Mountain is emerging as one of the region’s top mountain biking destinations with the addition of a several new chairlift-assisted trails. Scheduled to open in June, the new trails are part of ongoing renovations and improvements at Beech Mountain Resort, located about 20 miles from Boone. This is just the latest development in the town’s bid to become a year-round outdoor recreation Mecca.