Echoes of Appalachia
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Author: Tim Carmichael
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In the heart of Appalachia, where the mountains breathe life into the land, folk magic has been quietly practiced for generations. Known as granny magic or rootwork, this blend of herbal healing, superstition, and ancient wisdom has shaped the region’s culture. Granny witches—respected healers in their communities—used the power of plants, chants, and rituals to…
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Marshall, North Carolina, is more than just a town for me—it’s home. Nestled in the mountains of Madison County, it holds the memories of my childhood, the laughter of my family, and the spirit of a community that’s been through more than its share of trials. Recently, Marshall faced one of its toughest challenges: a…
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My heart aches as I witness the devastation caused by the recent floods in our small mountain towns. Marshall, Greeneville, Hot Springs, Burnsville, and others have been hit hard. Homes are destroyed, roads washed away, and many families have lost everything. I’ve seen the damage firsthand, and now I’m asking for your help. These towns,…
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In the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene, misinformation spreads quickly and causes real damage. One false claim suggested that 1,000 people died in Burnsville, NC, with 900 bodies still without body bags. Another baseless rumor alleged that 1,100 people died in Asheville, and the government is hiding the bodies at Mission Hospital. Let’s…
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The recent floods in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina have caused unimaginable damage, leaving entire communities submerged, homes destroyed, and thousands of lives thrown into chaos. The scale of this disaster is hard to put into words. For many, everything they’ve worked for is now washed away. In times like these, what people…
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Today, I delivered pet food to CARE in Greeneville, doing my part to help in any way I can. Afterward, I drove over to Asheville Highway, and what I saw there was beyond heartbreaking. The small towns I grew up in, places full of memories and people I love, now look like a war zone…
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In the aftermath of the recent flooding that tore through Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, Virginia, and South Carolina, the media has spotlighted the hardest-hit areas. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking footage of places like Asheville and Unicoi County. Yet, there are smaller communities, the lifeblood of Appalachia, that have been just as devastated, though…
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The devastation caused by the recent floods across parts of Virginia, Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Upper South Carolina has been overwhelming. Entire communities have been washed away, and the damage is heartbreaking. In the Asheville area alone, 1,000 people are still missing, and 73 are unaccounted for in Unicoi County. I’ve watched, devastating…
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Our people in the mountains are hurting. The recent floods have caused unimaginable devastation across East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and surrounding areas. Homes have been destroyed, families displaced, and entire towns are grappling with loss. The damage is severe, and for many, the recovery will take months, if not years. In Greene County, TN,…
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I’ve been watching the news, seeing the pictures, and listening to the stories from back home in western North Carolina and here in east Tennessee. And let me tell you, my heart’s heavy right now. Those mountains and towns, they raised me. I’ve spent a lifetime finding peace in those towns, but now they’re being…
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