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Your next great read: Female-owned and fiercely local, Blue Ridge Books nails the sweet spot between buzzy bestsellers and under-the-radar gems, with a literal vault of children’s books, smart staff recs, magazines for quick fixes, and plenty of regional reads that feel like home.
Thrifty finds, big impact: Pathways Thrift Store keeps Sylva closets and kitchens stocked with gently used household goods, baby gear and clothing, tools, small appliances, and sporting goods at prices that feel like a win.
Find your calm: Peak Wellness Collective keeps yoga local and approachable for Sylva folks, with a clear class schedule, easy online scheduling, and special events when you want to mix things up.
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The five stories Sylva readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Cherokee Indian police officer, Detective Jeff Smith, passed away in the line of duty last week while performing his duties, according to the Cherokee Indian Police Department.
Full story at spectrumlocalnews.com ↗
The annual Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival (SMBF) returns to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, on Oct.
Full story at smokymountainnews.com ↗
Inside the growing cannabis industry in Cherokee, North Carolina, as the state debates legalization.
Full story at citizen-times.com ↗
Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.
Full story at ocala.com ↗
A Pilots To The Rescue team has transported 10 endangered red wolves from the Museum of Life + Science in Durham, North Carolina, and the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York.
Full story at insideedition.com ↗
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