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Science Hill dedicated, a fine for aiding a prisoners escape, a heck of a hound dog and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

From a European-style vineyard to a pristine mountain lake, South Carolina’s Upstate has everything you need for a memorable fall getaway.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet was the scene of a recent theft that victimized an elderly customer, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet was the scene of a theft last Saturday which victimized an elderly customer, according to Mount Airy Police Department reports.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This feature appeared in the March 10, 2021 Wilkes Journal-Patriot as part of its series of articles on the trails of northwestern North Carolina. North Carolina’s 1,120-mile-long Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) corridor stretches from the top of 6,643-foot Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey’s Ridge on the coast. About 700 miles of the trail are complete, including a 44-mile section from the intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway...

Morgan Griffith: Strides in closing the digital divide Published Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 12:04 am Join AFPs 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Morgan Griffith Closing the digital divide is a challenge for American society in the 21st century that must be met. Internet connectivity brings with it economic growth, educational opportunities, individual quality ...

Growing up on a small farm in Southwest Virginia gave me an appreciation for nature. I stayed outside a lot, exploring the forests and the higher regions of our property on Cleveland Mountain. Even as a young child, I can remember the feelings of peace and fascination being in the woods provided for me. So it’s probably no surprise that protecting the environment and our public spaces has become important to me as an adult. It’s one reason I write these articles. It’s also a reas...

Growing up on a small farm in Southwest Virginia gave me an appreciation for nature. I stayed outside a lot, exploring the forests and the higher regions of our property on Cleveland Mountain. Even as a young child, I can remember the feelings of peace and fascination being in the woods provided for me. So it’s probably no surprise that protecting the environment and our public spaces has become important to me as an adult. It’s one reason I write these articles. It’s also a reas...