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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.

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.

Forest Service Seeks Fire Protection

The problem gets less attention than in the West, but still occurs.

Cornelia, Georgia: ‘Let the Tracks Lead You Here’

Once a center of the renowned northeast Georgia moonshine business, the railroad town of Cornelia has found new ways to flourish.

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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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Forest Service Seeks Fire Protection

The problem gets less attention than in the West, but still occurs.
Street art is ubiquitous in Cornelia.

Cornelia, Georgia: ‘Let the Tracks Lead You Here’

Once a center of the renowned northeast Georgia moonshine business, the railroad town of Cornelia has found new ways to flourish.
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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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