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A Guitar With Heartstrings

A Guitar With Heartstrings

When 4-year-old Luke DeHart went to a Brad Paisley concert with his parents and younger sister, he had no idea he would be going home with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

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The Pileated Woodpecker

The Pileated Woodpecker

The forest of Worcester County and Ocean Pines, Md., are home to one of North America’s most magnificent birds: the pileated woodpecker.

Small Town Charm

Small Town Charm

Virginia’s Cape Charles celebrates Independence Day July 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In 1880, Cape Charles, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, consisted mainly of wetlands and a few farms. But that soon changed. According to the town’s website, in 1882, U.S. Rep....

Honoring Veterans

Honoring Veterans

The annual Military Appreciation/Living History Day at the American Military Heritage Museum in Stephens City, Va., will take place on Saturday, June 7.

Concern for Community

Concern for Community

Luray’s Hawksbill Trading Company is a local treasure May 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer When Jay North wanted to start a charitable organization in Luray, Va., he used the seven cooperative principles as his blueprint. “I learned about them from the Shenandoah...

Utilitarian Art 

Utilitarian Art 

Southwest Virginia Museum’s quilt show displays the art of practicality April 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer There may be several big stone houses in Big Stone Gap, Va., but one stands out in particular: the Southwest Virginia Museum. Designated a National...

Getting Wild in Southern Maryland 

Getting Wild in Southern Maryland 

New national wildlife refuge dedicated in Charles County  March 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer If you’re a northern long-eared bat or a dwarf wedgemussel residing in Southern Maryland, your life may have just improved. On Dec. 13, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

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