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Scarifying and other natural remedies

A neighbor and I were recently discussing his need to do some light scarifying (making slits to remove ... Read more

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The story of the killing of Thomas Lindsey by Isaac Ballew

In March 1893, Thomas Lindsey approached the foot of Glassy Mountain with a fully loaded wagon. His 14-year-old ... Read more

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Shankle’s … Dark Corner’s second private school

The Gowensville Seminary was not the only private school in the Dark Corner. Another was known as Shankle’s ... Read more

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Rev. Thomas J. Earle — outstanding minister, educator

One of the rare occasions on which Greenville’s Enterprise and Mountaineer newspaper had very positive statements to make ... Read more

Twice Told Tales of the Dark Corner - Dean Campbell

Trappings scanty, but love abundant in Dark Corner Christmases of past

Pungent, present-day smells of ginger, dried apples, popcorn and cedar conjure up memories of older Christmases in the ... Read more

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Some ballads told of requests of sick and dying children

Tragic circumstances provided material for many a ballad in the Dark Corner, none more poignant than those surrounding ... Read more

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Unsolved mystery of the Hensley home burning

The death of four members of the Hensley family in a fire that completely destroyed their home on ... Read more

Twice Told Tales of the Dark Corner - Dean Campbell

Grandfather’s ghost seen in the moonlight

One of the ghost stories told often over the years in Dark Corner was an incident that happened ... Read more

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Experiencing the majesty of Indian Summer

Meandering down one of our less traveled byways yesterday afternoon, the showy clusters of purple blossoms atop tall ... Read more

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Cicadas come in both 13-year and dog-day varieties

2011 is the year for swarms of 13-year cicadas in the Dark Corner and all of Upcountry South ... Read more