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Guest Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month by R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County

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Maya Angelou stated “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Letter to My Daughter As we enter Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are confronted with the stark reality that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience some form … Continue reading Guest Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month by R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County

Guest Blog: Local author, Tyler Cook, reflects on Macon County Public Library’s Read Local Book Fair

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As I reflect on the fifth annual Read Local Book Fair in Franklin, I can’t help but feel excitement, as if I’m attending it for the first time.  Each year brings a new experience, and a new group of customers gets to experience a new book, whether they buy mine or someone else’s.  For us … Continue reading Guest Blog: Local author, Tyler Cook, reflects on Macon County Public Library’s Read Local Book Fair

Go Further with Food

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Guest Contributor for this blog: Katherine Morrow is studying nutrition at Western Carolina University and is pursuing credentials to become a registered dietitian. The mountain life called her from central Florida and throughout her short time at WCU, she has participated in many volunteer and classroom projects which focus on increasing food security in Jackson … Continue reading Go Further with Food

Broadband Connectivity on the Regional Level

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By Guest Contributor Sarah Thompson, MPA Sarah Thompson is the Executive Director of the Southwestern Commission, and Administrator of the Mountain West Partnership. -What is Region A and the Southwestern Commission? The Southwestern Planning and Economic Development Commission was formed in 1965 by concurrent, joint resolution of the counties and municipalities within the seven westernmost … Continue reading Broadband Connectivity on the Regional Level

National Independent Retailer Month

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by Eric Haggart Eric Haggart is our guest contributor to this Shelf Life in the Mountains. Eric writes for the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber recently moved into a new location at 98 Hyatt Road, Franklin. The month of July is National Independent Retailer Month, and a majority of our member businesses are just that, … Continue reading National Independent Retailer Month

Celebrating National Science Month with Citizen Science

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[Contributed by Carlyn, Circulation Supervisor @ Macon County Public Library] April is National Science Month. There are many ways to celebrate, from reading about a famous scientist, to taking part in a science fair. You might attend Family Science Night at your library or school. One way to become more actively involved is to take … Continue reading Celebrating National Science Month with Citizen Science

Nutrition and Diabetes

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By Krystle T. Holt, RD, LDN Krystle Holt is our guest contributor to this Shelf Life in the Mountains.  Krystle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She currently works as an outpatient dietitian providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients. Krystle also works in Harris Regional Hospitals Cardio Pulmonary Rehab services where she … Continue reading Nutrition and Diabetes

“What do y’all want to be called?”

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[Excerpt: When All God’s Children Get Together, "Segregation Woes and New Life Today"] by Ann Miller Woodford Ann Miller Woodford is our guest contributor to this Shelf Life in the Mountains. She is a native of Andrews, NC, and is an author, artist, speaker, and founder/Executive Director of One Dozen Who Care, Inc., a community … Continue reading “What do y’all want to be called?”