Blogs
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Photo by Fred Sauceman.
For 106 Years, West Virginia’s Tomaro’s Has Kept on Baking
New outfits in soft pastels, the vinegary smell of egg dye, and chocolate bunnies commonly herald the coming of Easter. But in West Virginia’s Italian bakeries, anise-flavored bread is equally prized. Read more
Apr 7, 2020
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
These handsomely dressed males enjoy the sunflowers, safflowers and raw peanuts at feeders; consume a range of insects (including helping potato farms by eating harmful beetles and larvae); and feed on berries and fruits. Read more
Jun 1, 2020
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Yancey County Volunteers Use Shelter-in-Place Time to Create Life Saving Masks
When Burnsville, North Carolina, resident Joy Boothe read about the growing shortage of N95 surgical masks, the former supervisor of the Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehab Center went to work. Read more
Apr 7, 2020
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Brian Malow, sciencecomedian.com
One Cicada, Two Cicada, Three Cicada … More!
They’re back! Or at least, they soon will be. Read more
May 22, 2020
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Visiting North Carolina While Staying Home
Spring has arrived and the blooms are bursting throughout Western North Carolina. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has forced many attractions, parks, and stores to close down temporarily. Luckily, you can still pay a visit without leaving your chair! Read more
Apr 7, 2020
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-tailed Hawk
Of all the avians belonging to the genus Buteo, the red-tailed hawk is the most familiar to anyone who glances about for birds. Read more
Apr 28, 2020
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
These handsomely dressed males enjoy the sunflowers, safflowers and raw peanuts at feeders; consume a range of insects (including helping potato farms by eating harmful beetles and larvae); and feed on berries and fruits. Read more
Jun 1, 2020
Brian Malow, sciencecomedian.com
One Cicada, Two Cicada, Three Cicada … More!
They’re back! Or at least, they soon will be. Read more
May 22, 2020
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-tailed Hawk
Of all the avians belonging to the genus Buteo, the red-tailed hawk is the most familiar to anyone who glances about for birds. Read more
Apr 28, 2020
Visiting Georgia While Staying Home
Spring is normally a time when people begin venturing out to see beautiful blooms, enjoy spring breaks with their kids, and travel to new places. But this spring is unlike any other. Read more
Apr 15, 2020
Visiting Virginia While Staying Home
While travel isn’t advised right now due to the stay-at-home recommendations surrounding COVID-19, there are still ways to check out new places and virtually visit places of scenic beauty in the mountains of Virginia. Read more
Apr 14, 2020
Yancey County Volunteers Use Shelter-in-Place Time to Create Life Saving Masks
When Burnsville, North Carolina, resident Joy Boothe read about the growing shortage of N95 surgical masks, the former supervisor of the Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehab Center went to work. Read more
Apr 7, 2020
Visiting North Carolina While Staying Home
Spring has arrived and the blooms are bursting throughout Western North Carolina. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has forced many attractions, parks, and stores to close down temporarily. Luckily, you can still pay a visit without leaving your chair! Read more
Apr 7, 2020
Photo by Fred Sauceman.
For 106 Years, West Virginia’s Tomaro’s Has Kept on Baking
New outfits in soft pastels, the vinegary smell of egg dye, and chocolate bunnies commonly herald the coming of Easter. But in West Virginia’s Italian bakeries, anise-flavored bread is equally prized. Read more
Apr 7, 2020
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