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A book of peace in hard times

Given the harrowing natural disasters in the South, I thought a good book to review this month would be one that might serve as a source of solace and peace to those who are currently struggling with these catastrophes.

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Interested in learning to write?

Award-winning poet Cecilia Woloch will offer a workshop for local writers, “Our Lives Which Can Never Run Dry: Workshop for Writers in Short-Form Prose & Poetry,” which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at St. David's Episcopal Church, Cullowhee. 

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On the Beat
 

On the Beat

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On the Stage
 

On the Stage

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On the Street
 

On the Street

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On the Table
 

On the Table

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On the Wall
 

On the Wall

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Literary events
 

Literary events

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All-star music compilation to benefit flood victims

With the recent floods ravaging Western North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, there’s been countless avenues by which artists and musicians have come together to not only raise funds for those in dire need, but also to provide melodic solace and comfort. 

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