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Fall Color Cadenza

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Leyland Cypress Lamentations

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Climate in the NC Coastal Plain

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2024 Swain County Agricultural Fair

A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors and …

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