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Where are golden-winged warblers? Max Patch a possible haven for imperiled bird species
MAX PATCH - A cacophony of birdsong ushers in the Max Patch sunrise. Trails climb from the gravel lot, leading to the 4,629-foot-high mountain bald in the Madison-Haywood county area of Pisgah National Forest. The bald is famous for its stunning 360-degree views, but even from the parking lot, the mountains wowed just fine. A haze hung in the distance, thinning as color saturated the clouds at the horizon, lit in peachy, 6 a.m. light as...
Marshall library's 26-foot chimney swift tower showcases local artist, tells birds' tale
MARSHALL - Madison County Public Library's Marshall branch boasts 11 themed gardens, including a butterfly garden, attracting visitors from all over. Now the branch has unveiled a new amenity to bring more visitors in, and this one is big enough to not miss. The county library system and Marshall Native...
Controversial Marshall retreat center to rebrand; former executive director steps away
MARSHALL - The School of Wellness and Enlightenment, a Marshall retreat center that originally had plans for 73 cabins and a meeting hall to accommodate 150 visitors, and its Executive Director Deborah Mills were granted a special use permit by the Madison County Planning Board in March 2020, and the retreat center planned to open as early as this summer.
Marshall art residency owner encourages creators to 'drink from the well' of WNC's history
MARSHALL - A Marshall artist residency will host a show opening, pottery sale and mountain music performance May 18 in celebration of art, community and place. Township10, located on roughly 30 acres in the Grapevine community of Marshall, opened its residency component in 2020. Owner Marjorie Dial, a ceramic artist, bought the...
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