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THARE IS GOLD IN “EM THARE HILLS! : Some Old Tales of Gold Nuggets and Lost Silver Mines

Seems there are always stories of lost gold and lost silver mines in our beautiful mountains. Tales that, if true, would make someone very rich. Enjoy these old, old stories. …
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Posted by By Manda Wallace~~Banjo~~ July 19, 2023Posted inFolklore
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Guns: An Appalachian Love Story

TW: Suicide, gun violence, mental distress. “Uncle Ricky is dead.” I could tell by her face that my mom was working to control her emotions as I stood processing her…
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Posted by By Amanda Collins July 19, 2023Posted inNews & History
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An Interview with Shannon Herron of Dogwood Arts

The Dogwood Arts Alliance is a 67-year-old nonprofit organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that promotes local artists, flora and fauna, and communities.  For more information, here's their website. Q: What's…
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Posted by By Zeke Streetman May 17, 2023Posted inNews & History
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home grown, home bound by Emily Sholly

i have been deeply rooted in the place where i was born and though i've spread my roots on out, drawing nourishment from the dark and bloody ground and beyond,…
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Posted by By Emily Sholly May 17, 2023Posted inPoetry
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Mountain Folk Forage: Fleabane (Asteraceae Erigeron)

In our yard, we have a policy: don’t mow it if it flowers. So, this spring, our yard is wild with fleabane, and our backyard is spattered with the white…
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Posted by By Zeke Streetman May 17, 2023Posted inForaging
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Popular Appalachian Beliefs And Superstitions From The 18th And 19th Centuries

I have collected folklore, old-wives tales, and superstitions for years. I dug deep into my collection for several days, sorting through to find those that are not as well heard…
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Posted by By Manda Wallace~~Banjo~~ May 17, 2023Posted inFolklore
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Jo Ann’s Corner: Mother’s Day

It's good to see you on this Mother's Day weekend. Come on in and help yourself to a breakfast beverage. Let's talk.  Our staff at the Cafe have decided to…
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Posted by By Jo Ann Bullard May 17, 2023Posted inFolklore
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Gardening Folklore, Superstitions, and Myths

Spring starts Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:24 p.m. EDT.  Many of us are counting down the days until its arrival.  Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. It…
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Posted by By Manda Wallace~~Banjo~~ March 22, 2023Posted inFolklore
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“Is there free will” by A’Sun

Is there free will for a thug  Or is he just the product of they put in the mud They say we’re nothing more than a neurochemical drug  If so,…
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Posted by By Asante Knowles (AKA A’Sun) March 22, 2023Posted inPoetry
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Strange Times in Appalachia

We live in a strange time here in Appalachia today. At best, we are governed by uninformed and unempathetic leaders who don’t see improving their constituents’ lives as a priority.…
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Posted by By Gurudev Ball March 22, 2023Posted inNews & History

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