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January 14, 2026 11 minute READ

Volunteers from the Mast Store help the Hunger & Health Coalition in Boone

Take on Something Bigger Than Yourself

How does one eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How does one make change? It starts with an idea that can be put into action. By sharing the idea with other people, the action gains momentum and creates a movement. The movement, with a firm hand and clear direction, makes strides to the goal of the original idea of change. ...read more

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January 8, 2026 24 minute READ

Dolly's Day Celebrates Local Arts

Dolly Parton is an American icon who’s renowned for decades of unforgettable performances on stage, screen, and in studio. No matter the heights she’s reached, Dolly always remembers her roots. Her legendary career proves that every artist’s journey begins with the resources, training, and encouragement they receive at home. ...read more

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December 24, 2025 8 minute READ

Enjoy a First Day Hike to start the New Year!

Enjoy the Tradition of First Day Hikes at State Parks

For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best ways to kick off the new year is by participating in a "First Day Hike." Last year, however, many of the state parks and recreation areas affected by Hurricane Helene remained closed in January. Although signs of the damage wrought by Helene are still visible, fortunately, most of the recreation area and parks have reopened. ...read more

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November 28, 2025 4 minute READ

Jack finds a way to feed not only his family, but the whole village by chopping down the bean tree.

Christmas Magic Takes Many Forms

Jack Tales are one of Appalachia’s most beloved storytelling traditions. The oral folklore series recounts the antics of Jack, a clever young boy, who finds himself in countless predicaments.
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November 13, 2025 9 minute READ

Festival of Lights in Tanglewood Park - photo courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Parks & Recreation

Holiday Togetherness in the Twin Cities

The cities of Winston and Salem, North Carolina, merged in 1913. Winston, a growing tobacco and textile town, also served as Forsyth County’s seat of government. Salem had been the center of culture and commerce for the area’s large Moravian population since the 18th century. Festival of Lights in Tanglewood Park - photo above courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Parks & Recreation ...read more

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November 5, 2025 6 minute READ

A table setting at the Winkler Bakery in Old Salem, NC

In All Things Love

The Unitas Fratrum, or Moravians as they are more commonly known, were the first Protestant Christians taking a stand 100 years before Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Catholic church. Hailing from Moravia, they were also the first Christian missionaries with outposts in several countries, including the United States in Pennsylvania (1741) and in North Carolina in 1753. ...read more

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