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November 1, 2026
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Many folks in our region have enjoyed a sweet treat at the former Fudge Shop at North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain, but come mid-year, visits to this space will reveal a new identity.
Our contributing photographers have been out shooting and shivering.
John Blenko is the fourth generation to lead this 131-year-old company in making hand-blown glass popular throughout the world.
"Let Everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final." ~Rainer Maria Rilke
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Piedmont and sitting halfway between Roanoke and Martinsville, Rocky Mount claims its unique dual identities beautifully.
Many folks in our region have enjoyed a sweet treat at the former Fudge Shop at North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain, but come mid-year, visits to this space will reveal a new identity.
Our contributing photographers have been out shooting and shivering.
John Blenko is the fourth generation to lead this 131-year-old company in making hand-blown glass popular throughout the world.
"Let Everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final." ~Rainer Maria Rilke
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Piedmont and sitting halfway between Roanoke and Martinsville, Rocky Mount claims its unique dual identities beautifully.
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Country Roads
Skywatch: November/December 2026
Have You Seen the “Great Big Dipper?”
November 1, 2026
Web Extras
25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
