novaTopFlexHype for the Future 154D: Local Communities in South Carolina
Introduction Throughout much of the State of South Carolina, but especially Upstate South Carolina, are numerous counties whose county seats share the same name. Counties such as Allendale, Barnwell, Saluda, and Pickens each share similar qualities associated with cities and towns of the same respective names serving as the county seats. Allendale The Town of Allendale is the county seat of Allendale County, South Carolina, associated with the Salkehatchie Campus of the University of South […]
royalI've been listening to Wright Thompson's book The Barn. It's very hard to listen to, and an excellent book.
One thing led to another, and I found this snippet from the writer in an Atlantic article. As a southerner, I cannot tell you how biting and insightful this is.
Hype for the Future 141D: Upson County, Georgia
Overview Within the State of Georgia, Upson County is a notable county in the southwestern portion between Columbus and Macon, with the community of Thomaston along United States Route 19 serving as the county seat.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/21/hype-for-the-future-141d-upson-county-georgia/
Hype for the Future 138K: Mississippi’s College Towns
Overview Following the footsteps of the Oklahoma article from Day 138 of the “Hype for the Future” series is a new blog post about the chief colleges located within the State of Mississippi. Today, the communities in question are the Cities of Oxford in Lafayette County and Starkville in Oktibbeha County, with the City of Oxford serving as home to the University of Mississippi “Ole Miss” and the City of Starkville serving as home to Mississippi State University. Both cities are, as […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/18/hype-for-the-future-138k-mississippis-college-towns/
マリオ (Mario Menti)I just finished The South, without realising it's the first of four books. This makes me really happy, because The South is absolutely sublime. I've loved most of Tash Aw's books that I've read, but this is really special. Can't wait for the next one!
The South by Tash Aw review – an intimate epic begins
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Hype for the Future 116O: New Vrindaban, West Virginia 🕉️
Overview The community of New Vrindaban, West Virginia, is named for the Indian city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh and is identified as an intentional Hindu community situated within the Northern Panhandle of the State. Today, the community is accessible primarily via backroads leading ultimately toward Route 250, which in turn provides access toward communities such as Moundsville and Wheeling to the north and Fairmont to the south.
Hype for the Future 113/284: Western North Carolina Superlatives
Introduction The western side of the State of North Carolina is home to a number of notable superlatives throughout the region, including, but not limited to, the peak of Mount Mitchell. Interestingly, many of the superlatives throughout the region are within close proximity in the form of clusters to one another. Superlatives Western North Carolina is home to Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the Appalachians as well as east of the Mississippi River; Grandfather Mountain, the highest […]
The New YorkerA Childhood in Jewish New Orleans
Hype for the Future 104H: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Introduction The State of South Carolina is home to two (2) distinct national forests. The Francis Marion National Forest is situated within the coastal plain of the State of South Carolina, directly facing the Atlantic Ocean, while the inland Sumter National Forest is associated with the Upstate Piedmont region of the State. Of the forty-six counties of the State of South Carolina, a select handful of the counties are identified as associated with either forest. Francis Marion National […]
Hype for the Future 104E: The National Forests of North Carolina
Introduction Within the State of North Carolina, a total of four (4) National Forest areas are included. From west to east, these areas are the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests, with the entirety of the forest system within the State headquartered within Asheville. Though the Cherokee National Forest contains territory in Ashe County, North Carolina, such territory remains entirely associated with the State of Tennessee, where the forest area is generally split into […]