Country Roads
Cat McCue
West Jefferson’s Paddy Mountain Gets Some Love
Folks in West Jefferson, North Carolina, know it as the “backdrop of downtown,” but Paddy Mountain is also a biological gem. Read more
Feb 26, 2020
Joe Tennis
Thelma Lou Still Loves Mayberry
Actress Betty Lynn, now 93, resides in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and still gets to play the part. Read more
Feb 26, 2020
Courtesy Carroll McMahan
Elkmont Comeback: 17 Cabins to be Restored
The former getaway community fell victim to the coming of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Now, part of it will come to life again. Read more
Feb 26, 2020
“The Widows”: Literary Music on the Page
A couple pages into Jess Montgomery’s debut novel, and you know you’re in the hands of a skilled storyteller. Read more
Feb 26, 2020
Western North Carolina 26-Acre Tract Now Protected for Wildlife and Recreation
Peregrine falcons, Canada warblers, wood thrushes and Acadian flycatchers are among the species that now have more habitat under permanent protection in North Carolina. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
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