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"What you’re left with is your people." At the heart of Harlan’s re-creation are two things we all could use: creativity and community.
"People are the key to everything." When coal was king, Welch, West Virginia, was called “Little New York,” with residents from all over the world and its own Coney Island. What’s next for Welch?
With open spaces, great views, small towns and welcoming people, Franklin County offers a little something for everyone.
Roads less traveled, where to find them and why they’re worth it.
Yes, there are great leaf views along the way, and a great spot to watch the hawk migration as well.
"What you’re left with is your people." At the heart of Harlan’s re-creation are two things we all could use: creativity and community.
"People are the key to everything." When coal was king, Welch, West Virginia, was called “Little New York,” with residents from all over the world and its own Coney Island. What’s next for Welch?
With open spaces, great views, small towns and welcoming people, Franklin County offers a little something for everyone.
Roads less traveled, where to find them and why they’re worth it.
Yes, there are great leaf views along the way, and a great spot to watch the hawk migration as well.
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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
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