Bestselling author Imani Perry to headline ETSU conference

Critically acclaimed author Dr. Imani Perry will serve as the keynote speaker for East Tennessee State University’s fifth annual Equity…
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Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Club’s 3rd Annual 5k Turkey Trot

"First the huffin’, then the stuffin’” is the motto for the Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Club’s 3rd Annual 5k Turkey Trot…
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Little White Lies

We have all told little white lies at some point in our lives, feeling like we had no alternative. We…
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How to Sense Energy Flow in Your Home

Sensing energy flow in your home is vital when designing a space. We like to think that arranging our rooms…
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Baked Peaches

Rumble Reader Recipe: Baked Peaches
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Are You Adding To, or Subtracting From Your Environment?

I have the pleasure of being with a partner that takes his time each morning to center his energy before…
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Choose Wisely: Basics on Roth and Traditional IRAs

When it comes to personal finance, one size does not fit all. Each of us comes to money with our…
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Q & A with Soul Sisters Depot

Sisters-in-law Chelsea Ramsey and Haley Ramey are two creative spirits who had a dream to open a storefront, after several…
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Made You Look!

I was sitting in a meeting trying to focus on the presentation when my attention was diverted to the corner…
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How to Find Your Happy Place

I was speaking with a woman yesterday who mentioned that when she saw the people that had retired from her…
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Frolicking in Frog Level

It’s been almost 20 years since I first stumbled into Frog Level, the area of downtown Waynesville located along Richland…
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What's Going On This Weekend?

Here's a roundup of things to do in WNC this weekend.
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Creating Your Classroom

I walked into a high school classroom to assess the energy before I began to formulate a plan to feng…
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Summer Sippin'

It’s time for a late summertime check-in.
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Finding Your Frequency

As we listen to the radio in our cars, we have no problem changing the channel when we do not…
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Van Life and How A Vision Impacts Money Choices

What drives your decisions, particularly those around money? Yes, family and bills are relevant, but what do you dream about…
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Scoop, there it is! Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail Debuts

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – The newest trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains churns out tasty adventure on a daily basis. Chill-seekers…
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We Belong in Waynesville

The world has felt heavy lately… more than usual. I’ve felt pretty helpless. Thinking to myself, “What’s the use?” It…
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Full Body Presence

“No matter where we grew up, we have all had to adapt in order to survive and be accepted, conforming…
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Givens Great Laurels 2nd Annual Craft Show & Sale

Givens Great Laurels, located at 80 Candler Street in Waynesville, invites community members to attend the 2nd annual Givens Great…
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Q&A with Candra Smith of Maggie Valley Wellness (soon-to-be Sundarah Wellness)

Candra Smith has spent most of her life curious about or working in the healing arts. She is currently the…
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Your Nuts and Bolts

The other day I started to leave my apartment when I remembered that I had an extra set of keys…
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Find Your Happy

Figuring out life is hard. Watching everyone around you figure it out at a faster rate is even harder. I…
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What's For You

My new prayer or mantra these days is what’s for me. I decided on this phrase because I woke up…
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The Truth About Endometriosis

Jennifer Winney has lived in Upstate South Carolina her entire life. Growing up, she was exposed to real estate through…
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Power: Where is it?

Power: when you feel like you don’t have it, it becomes your focus. Who likes to feel powerless? There are…
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4 Reasons to Plan a Staycation

Currently three of the four kids in our house are out in the woods participating in an experience called Wilderness…
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Women and Personal Finance: Is Simplicity Realistic?

Simplicity is seductive. Knowing how to do more with less is desirable for many. But when it comes to your…
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Events & Activities: Fourth of July and Beyond

Get ready for the holiday weekend!
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The Bus Queen

I was sitting on a crowded bus making its way through the busy streets of Paris when a seat opened…
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Back In The Game

It’s been probably a year since I stepped on an actual rugby pitch, but it always feels the same. A…
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Compris or Non Compris

In France, the price of service in a restaurant is included in the bill and the servers are paid roughly…
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New exhibit at the Shelton House

A new exhibit on the history of weaving in Haywood County will open Friday, June 16 at Shelton House —…
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Q&A with Stacy Pores of 2 Chicks & a Gluten-Free Kitchen

Stacy Pores is owner of 2 Chicks & a Gluten-Free Kitchen based out of Haywood County, N.C. When she was…
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Riding In The Backseat

I was riding in the backseat of car headed to a D-Day service in Normandy, France when the road narrowed…
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DIY Summertime Candles

Summertime and candles dance well together. Whether you're hosting a romantic al fresco dinner or simply trying to battle mosquitoes,…
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The Glad Eye

In the south, we are taught to be friendly to strangers. Not wanting to appear rude, we walk down streets…
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What's going on this weekend?

What's going on this weekend?
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Unexpected Camping Adventures

The weather forecast called for a 50 percent chance of rain, but we stuck with our plan to go camping.…
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Women & Money: My Personal Experiences with Investing

In today’s world, with access to information and trading platforms available online, investing is more accessible now than ever. Though…
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Hang Ten

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Watching a bevy of kite surfers today inspired me to contemplate new and exciting…
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Hard Things

A nice long stretch after a car ride, hitting the gym after a hiatus, the first run after your schedule…
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Cultivate Garden Shop Opens in Frog Level

It seems the warmer weather is finally here to stay, and we can confidently plant flowers and vegetables without the…
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What's going on this weekend?

What's going on this weekend?
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Flowing

I recently watched a video of Carolyn Myss discussing how guidance works. She shared how she returned from teaching overseas…
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Energy To Give

By Stefanee Sherman • Rumble Writer |Getting to work with, learn from and befriend incredible women has been an inspiration in…
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Libby Rodenbough Releases Sophomore Record

On May 12, North Carolina-based musician Libby Rodenbough released her sophomore solo album, Between the Blades, via Sleepy Cat Records.
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Chickpea Feta Salad

As the weather warms and we have access to more local produce, I am craving all things fresh. With a…
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Ashokan Farewell

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | We all have music that inspires us or gives us a time and place…
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