When WNC got an early look at winter snow last month and two Tar Heel ski resorts began operating, neither was mentioned by the News and Observer. Instead they ran a full page spread or powder primer from The Colorado Springs Gazette with alphabetical info on all Colorado ski areas…The 24th Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival takes place Jan. 10-11 in Doswell, Va…50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Jan 10-12 at Wintergreen, VA…The Cupp Run Challenge at Snowshoe, WVA, Feb. 3 for skiers and boarders…Winter X Games return to Buttermilk Mtn. at Aspen Jan. 23-25 with ski and snowboard events for men/women. Games will be broadcast on ESPN platforms…