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I just had to share this story from my AR friend - Teresa Harris-Lake Norman NC Residential Real Estate Broker  Teresa and I both are animal and dog lovers! I am praying that the Lord will touch someone's heart that can help these precious puppies.  God bless,   Pet Feature ~ Meet Bear and Bella...

The Catawba Valley Camera Club in Hickory NC  has been around since 1947 and they are always looking for new members that love photography.  They have meetings the first and third Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm in the North Annex of the Arts Center in Hickory (SALT Block).    Come and learn from some of...

I'd like to introduce you to my friend and Smoky Mountain lover, Sandy Sgrillo. Sandy owns Smoky Mountain Llama Treks  near Pigeon Forge TN.  Her company does hiking treks all over the Smokies with her professionally trained pack-llamas.  They are easy to lead(not ride) and make for a fun time wi...

Today, I found a blog post written by my dear friend - Elizabeth Nieves. Amazingly, it was written one year ago but I could not believe how desparately we NEED it today! I posted a comment that I would love to reblog this and she gladly updated the post to allow it. Bless you, Elizabeth! Times ar...

 The Active Rain Friendship Ball Rolls On !   Elizabeth Nieves, one of my special AR friends kindly passed the friendship ball to me on Sept 27 and guess what I found in my Google Alerts on Sept 27 !  Pretty cool !      Google Blogs Alert for: cheryl gilliam Now the FRIENDSHIP BALL is in YOUR cou...

I was so moved by this post by my AR friend and sister in the Lord, Elizabeth Nieves. I felt the need to share with as many people as possible so that we may unite in prayer for our nation! If any two shall agree as touching anything on earth it shall be done of our Father who is in heaven.  Mat...

The City Of Hickory's Public Art Commission brought color to Hickory in a unique way this year. Local artists were chosen to paint 21 metal benches to be placed around town.  See my first installment of    "Art On The Bench" Local Artists Bring Color To Hickory NC - Part 1  for photos of the firs...

Our local news reported Amber Pennel from Lenoir NC had been missing for 5 days when a miracle occured on Tuesday night. This 21 year old mother of two was found alive just as it started to rain. After searching everyday, her truck was barely noticeable down a 70 ft ravine where she had been trap...

Early in 2008, the City of Hickory's Public Art Commission began the search for local artists to participate in a new program called "Art On The Bench". Artists submitted designs for the benches and the PAC made 21 colorful choices.  The benches are now complete and placed at various locations ar...

When you ask the question: "What does this town have to offer?" few can offer the response of what makes Gatlinburg one of a kind: Gatlinburg Tennessee offers The Great Smoky Mountains National Park! That would be enough, as the Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited National Park in the Unite...