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Holly Willis’ profile on The Conversation

Two lovely ekphrasistic poems inspired by John James Audubon paintings, by Noah Davis, with audio.

Rebecca Lawton interviews Melissa L. Sevigny, author of the highly acclaimed new book, Brave the Wild River.

The Transylvania County Library Foundation and Brevard College are once again serving as co-hosts and sponsors of the Looking Glass Rock Writers Conference, May 18-21. The conference features nationally renowned

A Lawrence teen was repeatedly thrust into the emergency department and regional mental health hospitals during the peak of her struggles. Her story is emblematic of what can happen when families feel desperate to help their teens. 

When Javier Angeles opened his bakery, Angeles Panadería, in November, he didn't anticipate raising his prices a few months later, yet he and his wife are agonizing about the prospect. The reason: Eggs. Rising prices have left many Lawrence eateries struggling.

When emergency responders confirmed the death of Tony Cipollaro, residents of the North Lawrence campsite who called the 26-year-old a friend cried, cursed, and consoled each other. Some screamed. Tony had a family and friends who loved him. He knew this. 

Eudora machinist Wayne Neis wasted no time when it came to fixing the historic Douglas County courthouse clock. 

Over a span of five days, people living at the campsite in North Lawrence were told they would soon need to move; then the city reversed course. In addition to the emotional rollercoaster the ordeal brought for residents of the camp, it has raised questions about decisions made behind closed doors.

Lawrence author and musician Melvin Litton walks his German shepherd, Jack, through the Barker neighborhood every evening. He might be shaping sentences in his head or exploring literary ideas as he walks, eager to scrawl them onto his sketch pad once he’s home again.