Foothills Digest is a quarterly  magazine which seeks to invigorate the sense of community, honor the traditions, and highlight the beauty and resolve of the Foothills region of NC, while giving voice to the art, movements, and leaders who will shape our future.

Each of our themed issues is a deep dive into a particular aspect of the culture of our region. With a strong focus on creating a beautiful printed piece, you can be sure you'll be impressed once you hold an issue in your hands.
We are sold in most grocery chains across western NC, and can be found in most Publix stores across the state. Our content area is generally focused on the foothills of North Carolina and the history of the Southern Appalachians.
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Foothills Digest is telling the stories of western North Carolina. From history, to current culture, with a focus on art, nature, and good food, we think you'll find reading our magazine enjoyable. We will always think print is the best way to enjoy our stories, but we also want to share them more widely. In that spirit, we'll be regularly posting stories that you can find right here!

MerleFest 2024 is just around the corner. Find the Foothills Digest tent right next to the Autograph tent, and be sure to say hello! We're excited to sponsor the event and excited to see you there. 

We've made playlists featuring the huge number of artists that will be performing at the festival, to get you excited. Just click on a day below, and you'll be treated to hours of music by some of the nation's top traditional musicians.

Food and Drink in North Carolina

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Murder at Brightleaf Inn

Set in 1952 in the North Carolina mountains, the Brightleaf Inn is more than a picturesque getaway—it's the setting of a chilling mystery intertwining its eerie history with present dangers. Mystery novelist Margaret Holloway, seeking inspiration amid writer's block, becomes entangled in a real-life enigma when a guest dies under mysterious circumstances, marked by a single white rose. Joining forces with Detective Arthur Langley, they delve into the inn's secretive guests, uncovering motives, vendettas, and legends that bring them closer to the truth but deeper into peril. The inn, haunted by the legend of the woman in white and a past filled with ghostly sightings, takes center stage in a story that blurs the line between the living and the ghostly, hinting at a tragic love and betrayal cycle. As they race against a looming storm that traps them with a killer, Margaret and Langley must solve the mystery to avoid becoming part of the inn's dark history. 

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Foothills Digest is immensely proud to collaborate with a diverse array of advertisers who play a crucial role in the publication of our magazine. Our partnership with these advertisers is not just a business relationship; it's a mutual belief in the value and quality of what we collectively offer to our readers. Without their support, the production of Foothills Digest would not be possible, underscoring their importance in bringing our magazine to life. Each advertiser has been carefully selected based on their commitment to excellence, integrity, and the relevance of their services to our readership. We have full confidence in the quality and reliability of their offerings and genuinely believe in the positive impact their services can have on your lives. We encourage our readers to consider utilizing these services, not just to support our magazine, but to benefit from the exceptional value they provide. Our advertisers are more than just sponsors; they are integral to the Foothills Digest family, and we hope you will join us in supporting them. Read more about each advertiser here. To learn more about becoming an advertiser, click here.