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Washed-Up Treasure Provides Tiny Respite from Helene Destruction

When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Blue Ridge region, the loss was unimaginable. But sometimes what’s lost finds a way back home.

National Parks, Forests Still Assessing

In some federally owned areas of the Southern Appalachians, recovery will take years.

November/December Skywatch: A Star Like Our Sun Twinkles Overhead

Almost all stars seen on a clear night are intrinsically much larger and much brighter than the sun. But one star is neither.

An Artisan Era Ends at Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

When World War I veteran Stuart Nye bought a few second-hand tools and a small supply of sterling silver in 1933, he had no idea his jewelry-making business would last 91 years.

Book Note: Rednecks

by Taylor Brown. St. Martin’s Press, 2024. 310 pp.

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Washed-Up Treasure Provides Tiny Respite from Helene Destruction

When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Blue Ridge region, the loss was unimaginable. But sometimes what’s lost finds a way back home.
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National Parks, Forests Still Assessing

In some federally owned areas of the Southern Appalachians, recovery will take years.
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November/December Skywatch: A Star Like Our Sun Twinkles Overhead

Almost all stars seen on a clear night are intrinsically much larger and much brighter than the sun. But one star is neither.
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An Artisan Era Ends at Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

When World War I veteran Stuart Nye bought a few second-hand tools and a small supply of sterling silver in 1933, he had no idea his jewelry-making business would last 91 years.
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Book Note: Rednecks

by Taylor Brown. St. Martin’s Press, 2024. 310 pp.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026

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