2021

The caption that circulates with this photo reads: “Eight members of the Ingram family with their turnip-style moonshine still. Ida Ingram Nunley is the woman sitting and holding a shotgun.”

Another Side of ‘Shine: One Man’s Family History

How difficult must it be to become the first male in your family for many generations back to make a living at something other than illegal liquor.
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Singing in the Garden: The Benefits of a Soggy Bottom

"We never know the worth of water ‘til the well is dry." —Unknown
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Guest Column: Time to Travel Again?

Carl Sobocinski is the owner of Table 301 Restaurant Group in Greenville, South Carolina. "Travel has suffered and our towns are hurting. Our independent restaurants need you more than ever. There is so much to get out and explore."
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Photo Essay: Wonders of the Woods

"Forest for the Trees": New Book, New Meaning for the Phrase.
Kathleen Gibi gives a test run to Keep Tennessee River Beautiful’s new motor, donated by Yamaha Rightwaters and Anderson Marine last summer.

Water Works

Kathleen Gibi’s rich and accomplished life has brought her back home, to work on cleaning up the Tennessee River.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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