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Virginia Century Farm Home to New Distillery

For nearly 200 years, Vernon and Toni Wright’s family has raised corn, cattle and quarter horses at Hill High.

March/April Skywatch: Late Winter Celestial Attractions

Stars are without a doubt far, even the closest ones.

Ben Long Frescoes Saved

Two thought-to-be-lost works by the acclaimed painter have been acquired by a church in Blowing Rock.

Blue Ridge Conservancy Secures 74 Acres on Howard Knob

They say that good things come to those who wait.

Conserving Carolina Reaches 50,000-Acre Milestone

The nonprofit Conserving Carolina organization is celebrating reaching a milestone of 50,000 acres protected across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

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Vernon and Toni Wright turn grains grown on their family farm into freshly distilled spirits.

Virginia Century Farm Home to New Distillery

For nearly 200 years, Vernon and Toni Wright’s family has raised corn, cattle and quarter horses at Hill High.
skywatch

March/April Skywatch: Late Winter Celestial Attractions

Stars are without a doubt far, even the closest ones.
This painting, inspired by Psalm 23, is one of the frescoes on display at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Ben Long Frescoes Saved

Two thought-to-be-lost works by the acclaimed painter have been acquired by a church in Blowing Rock.
Howard Knob has long been a popular rock climbing spot.

Blue Ridge Conservancy Secures 74 Acres on Howard Knob

They say that good things come to those who wait.
Joel Ridge Nature Preserve near Lake Lure is a recent protection by Conserving Carolina.

Conserving Carolina Reaches 50,000-Acre Milestone

The nonprofit Conserving Carolina organization is celebrating reaching a milestone of 50,000 acres protected across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
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Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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