Forecast for Rain
Yesterday the Governor of NC ordered a state of emergency for all 100 counties. Heavy rain is forecasted from today…
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Elephants in Appalachia – What?
“When I was a child, my father took me with him to the Jeptha Souther Mill about a mile from…
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Taking a Trip to Civil War Days in Cataloochee NC
Photo by Suzi Phillips On a cold April day we set out to find the place Henry Grooms, his brother…
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Everwhen
Everwhen you can, get this guitar so I can get my fiddle out. —————— everwhen conjunction When, whenever, at the…
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Peter Piper and Pickled Peppers
Did you ever try to say this tongue twister? Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers; A peck of…
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How Pap’s Doing and Comedy from The Pressley Girls
More than a few of you have recently asked how Pap’s doing these days. He’s doing great! He’s back to…
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Overheard
“They just use those statistics like they want to. Everything’s got vitamins in it. Why even a flint rock’s got…
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A Tribute to Olive Dame Campbell 1882-1954
Today’s guestpost was written by Rooney Floyd. A TRIBUTE TO OLIVE DAME CAMPBELL, 1882—1954 written by Rooney Floyd Olive Dame was…
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Want Tickets To JCCFS’s 2015 Fall Festival? I’m Giving Some Away!
As most of you already know, the John C. Campbell Folk School plays a huge role in our lives. I…
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Ragweed Blooms
“When I was a child, playing with my little friend. We made all sorts of little suppers in our dishes…
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5 Things
1. Living in a holler in Appalachia is thought to be poor living by some. Not me. I think living…
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Candy Roaster Cookies
I’ve been waiting 20+ years to make these cookies. Sounds crazy uh? Well let me explain. In the early 90s…
