Hype for the Future 149D: Central Rutherford County, North Carolina

Introduction Much of the County of Rutherford in the State of North Carolina is identified as an urban cluster at town size, combining the communities of Rutherfordton, Ruth, Forest City, and Spindale. Today, each municipality is associated with the heritage of the entire county, with distinct perspectives within each individual community and beyond. Travel Rutherford County, North Carolina, is associated with United States Routes 64, 74, 74A, 74 Business, 221, and 221A; and North Carolina […]

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Hype for the Future 149C: Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina

Overview The Town of Lake Lure is a community located within the boundaries of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and is associated with namesake Lake Lure, acquired in 1965. Located along United States Route 74 Alternate, the town is home to numerous places to stay, including the Grafton Lodge Bed and Breakfast and the Shaded Crest, as well as the Lake House Restaurant Bar and Grill and numerous amenities within the nearby areas, especially further east. Route 9 also serves the vicinity of […]

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Hype for the Future 149B: City of Landrum, South Carolina

Overview The City of Landrum is a notable community located in northern Spartanburg County, South Carolina, along Routes 176 and 14. Today, the community is home to the historical museum at the Landrum Depot, the Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery, the Hare and Hound, and lodging at the Yellow House Landrum.

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Hype for the Future 149A: City of Saluda, North Carolina

Overview The City of Saluda is a community split between Polk and Henderson Counties in the State of North Carolina, along United States Route 176. Today, notable amenities of the community include the Saluda Inn, the Jim Carson Gallery and Studio AIS & OPA, and the Orchard Inn Boutique Hotel and Spa. Tryon is located to the east, and Zirconia is to the west.

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Hype for the Future 149/284: City of Cleveland, Tennessee

Introduction The City of Cleveland is a community located within Bradley County in the Grand Division of East Tennessee and is the county seat. Today, the community is home to Lee University, as well as Johnston Park and the Museum Center at Sive Points, while also representing suburban Chattanooga. Travel The City of Cleveland, Tennessee, is located along Interstate 81; United States Routes 11, 64, and 74; and Tennessee Routes 60 and 74. Routes 11 and 64 also contain bypass variants, […]

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Just when you thought the weirdest thing about living in #Appalachia was the fact that "farm country" is a food desert...someone invites you to a kids' birthday party at the fundamentalist church, and the theme is...dinosaurs.

The term "flyover country" hits different when you're looking up from said country at the planes full of passengers looking down on you, knowing that even when they land they will never stop looking down on you.
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Old Crow Medicine Show brought a homecoming-night energy to Asheville’s The Orange Peel on March 22 — Willie Watson’s return added a nostalgic spark that rekindled the band’s early magic. Read the full recap and photos from the show: https://wix.to/PCebP7G #OldCrowMedicineShow #AshevilleMusic #LiveMusicReview #Appalachia #williewatson #ketchsecor

2 male Mallard Ducks resting in my yard while they migrate north.
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