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MARCUS KEELY Sentinel Writer BRASSTOWN - "Going once. Going twice. Sold!!!" The familiar phrase shouted by auctioneers across the world could be heard Saturday afternoon coming from the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School. More ...
by Marcus Keely Top albums 1. High School Musical 2- Various Artists 2. Live at Radio City- Dave Mathews and Tim Reynolds 3. Hairspray- Various Artists 4. Coco- Colbie Caillat 5. More ...
BLAIRSVILLE - Make this Labor Day Weekend one to remember by coming to the Mountain Marketplace Heritage Festival in Blairsville September 1 - 2, 10am - 5pm. More ...
Witness" director Dan Norton brings wealth of experience LINDA M. SMITH Contributing Writer HAYESVILLE - The Licklog Players at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, NC are thrilled to have Dan Norton direct their next play: Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution." Norton moved to the mountains three years ago and brought with him a wealth of knowledge from his interesting backg... More ... Art Center Announces Classes The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is offering four new classes this month. On Tuesday August 28 Bobbi Umbach will be teaching a one-day workshop on making gold wire-wrapped jewelry. This is a class for beginners, but those with some experience are welcome. The class will meet from 9:00 - ... More ... Concert at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds HIAWASSEE - Cherish the great music of the 50's with Moments to Remember at Anderson Music Hall International sensations, the Four Aces, the Four Lads and the Diamonds perform during the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 2007 Superstar Concert Series More ...
100 talented artists to be showcased at event HIAWASSEE - "We have a line up of 100 talented artists and are busy putting the finishing touches on this year's exciting Festival. More ...
ANDREWS - The Seventh Annual Appalachian Highland Games and Festival will be held Sept. 8, 9 a.m. at the Andrews Recreation Park off US Business 19, Andrews, Cherokee County, NC. Admission is $7, but ages 12 and under are admitted free. More ...
HAYESVILLE - Sequoyah has now gone casual, come as you are be ready for good food and great prices. This wonderful restaurant located at The Ridges Country Club in Hayesville, NC with a phenomenal view has created a relaxed menu with new items and many of the old favorites. More ...
BLAIRSVILLE - Mountain arts & crafts, music, food, and other traditions of the north Georgia mountains are in store for Saturday - Sunday of Labor Day weekend in downtown Blairsville, Georgia. More ...
Photographs by Marcus Keely and Keather Weideman Read the Story... Increasing awareness of the 'Blue light = no wake' law Do you know about the law that requires boaters in the proximity of a flashing blue light to slow to a no-wake speed? Many boaters do, but for those who might not, a campaign to heighten awareness of North Carolina's "Blue Light = No Wake" law is being extended. More ...
Although dove season doesn't open until Sept. 1, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is encouraging hunters to purchase their license online at www.ncwildlife.org. The agency expects the last week of August, traditionally the busiest week of the year for hunting license sales, to be even busie... More ...
Patti Gilley's paintings and Helen Harris' sculpture will be featured at the upcoming Hiwassee Festival of Arts to be held at the GA Mountain Fair Grounds in Hiwassee, GA. From 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., August 25th & 26th. Over 100 award winning artist and craftsmen from across the country will disp... More ...
Cory Farmer caught his first Flounder that measured 20 inches while he was vacationing in Holden Beach, North Carolina in June. More ... Ways of paying for college Finding a way to pay for college has become the proverbial elephant in the room for many parents, something they know they'll need to figure out eventually but something they'd prefer to ignore or put off for fear of what they might find. Recent projections from The College Board® don't figure... More ... NOW HERE'S A TIP By JoAnn Derson • "I like a half a grapefruit every morning, and to keep the second half fresh until the following day, I place it cut side down on a coffee lid and keep it in the refrigerator. I don't even need to wrap it. It stays nice and juicy." -- T.I. More ...
A friend in need By Samantha Mazzotta Q:A friend of mine has been having some health and financial problems recently, and so I've been helping him out with a few things. My wife brings over dinner a couple times a week, and we help with cleaning and small fix-it items. More ...
Alexandra Hughes, a rising junior at Murphy High School, was selected to attend Ag- DISCOVERY summer enrichment camp held on the campus of North Carolina State University from July 16-27th. More ... Heritage Walk & Festival slated for September 1st Historic downtown Murphy site for 7th annual event featuring tours, music, arts, crafts, markets & more The Seventh Annual Heritage Walk & Festival begins in historic downtown Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day event is packed with f... More ... Letter to the editorHome & Garden edition 'Do they care about the land, or just their profit?' A local paper recently ran an article on a cabin rental company's view of the possible lawsuit concerning an area. It seemed to escape the writer that they are part of the main reason that the environmental groups are considering action. More ... FarWest Mountain Economic Partners has opened their new Mountain Morning store location "The new store is a culmination of hard work by volunteers for over a year," said Pat Love, Executive Administrator for Far West. April 2006 was the kick off a program which brought together people from the heritage tourism and small scale agriculture teams of Far West into a new team called TAG. More ...
By George Owen columnist This trek is for folks who desire a workout - not recommended for beginners. However, it's shady all the way (no sunscreen needed), and affords some open views with possible high altitude breezes accompanying your travels. Suggest you start early, when its cool, and you can also miss the later-af... More ...
When it comes to selling a home, curb appeal plays a big role. In real estate, it's typical to ignore the old adage "Don't judge a book by its cover" and keep driving if you see a home for sale that doesn't instantly catch your eye. More ... Budget tips for home improvement • Consult a professional: When initially sitting down to plan a budget, chances are you'll have no idea where to begin. Tools, materials, timeframe, etc., all contribute to how much you'll have to spend. More ...
Artistry with a steel edge PHOTO SUBMITTED Welder and artist Butch Dey, from New Jersey, has been welding custom gates and railings for 22 years. "I'm very particular about the quality of my work. I use an idea from a customer and start builder like a painting," he said. More ...
When the weather's warm, we naturally turn to the outdoors for entertaining, relaxing, cooking and dining. The spaces where we gather outside are becoming increasingly convenient and as rich in comfort and detail as the interior of our homes. More ...
When people move from one house to another, they often cite size as the chief reason for moving. Many homeowners, thanks to growing families, simply outgrow their homes over time. For those homeowners who are too comfortable to move, there are a few old tricks to make your home feel larger than it... More ... |
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