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Phillipi, West Virginia, to Honor Barbour County’s Fallen Soldiers

Tiny Phillipi, West Virginia, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Spirit of the American Doughboy monument on November 4, with the placing of a red carnation for each fallen solider from Barbour County from World War I to present.

September/October Skywatch: The Dual Appearance of the Early Fall Sky

As skywatchers step out under the starry dome this time of year, they quickly notice that the sky seems to be split into two quite different sections.

Help Protect North Carolina’s Waterfalls

Western North Carolina’s amazing bounty of waterfalls—more than 200—has been a lifetime fascination for Kevin Adams, long-time friend of the magazine and author of the definitive “North Carolina Waterfalls,” now in its third edition.

Book Note: Mingo

Richmond, Virginia, attorney W. Jeff Barnes grew up in coal country, and his novel about the early 20th century efforts to unionize the coalfields gives names and faces to those who lived there.

Oconaluftee to Lose Ela Dam?

Groups and agencies look to restore Cherokee lands 100 years later.

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Phillipi, West Virginia, to Honor Barbour County’s Fallen Soldiers

Tiny Phillipi, West Virginia, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Spirit of the American Doughboy monument on November 4, with the placing of a red carnation for each fallen solider from Barbour County from World War I to present.
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September/October Skywatch: The Dual Appearance of the Early Fall Sky

As skywatchers step out under the starry dome this time of year, they quickly notice that the sky seems to be split into two quite different sections.
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Help Protect North Carolina’s Waterfalls

Western North Carolina’s amazing bounty of waterfalls—more than 200—has been a lifetime fascination for Kevin Adams, long-time friend of the magazine and author of the definitive “North Carolina Waterfalls,” now in its third edition.
Mingo by W. Jeff Barnes. Little Star, 2021. 367pp.

Book Note: Mingo

Richmond, Virginia, attorney W. Jeff Barnes grew up in coal country, and his novel about the early 20th century efforts to unionize the coalfields gives names and faces to those who lived there.
Removal of this 1924 dam of the Oconaluftee River would improve conditions for two river species and enhance recreation on the river.

Oconaluftee to Lose Ela Dam?

Groups and agencies look to restore Cherokee lands 100 years later.
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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

May 1, 2026

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