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One-Thirteen Fincastle
Tazewell Virginia, 24651

Mary Blevins
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Hollers to Haunts Tazewell’s Ghostly Chronicles Writing Contest

Haus of Taylor Gallery Presents: Hollers to Haunts: Our annual Haunted Writing Contest in the Heart of the Appalachia. The moon hung low over Tazewell County, its pale light spilling across the rolling hills and dense Appalachian woods. The locals always whispered about the old coal mine on the outskirts of town, abandoned for decades after a collapse claimed the lives of twenty miners. They said the mine was cursed, that the spirits of the trapped men still wandered the tunnels, searching for a way out. But for seventeen-year-old Ellie Harper, it was just another ghost story—until...

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The Importance of Art

How Michelangelo Turned a “Reject” Into the Legendary David

Some masterpieces are born from perfection, while others defy imperfection. Michelangelo’s David, is one of the most celebrated sculptures in art history, belongs squarely in the latter. Chiseled from a flawed block of Carrara marble that other artists had rejected as “unworkable,” Michelangelo didn’t just carve a statue; he crafted a triumph that symbolized human potential for over five centuries. But before David could emerge from the marble, an epic tale of innovation, patience, and unparalleled skill unfolded. The “Beast” of Marble That...

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The Importance of Art in Southwest Virginia

The Power of Art: Fueling Dreams, Innovation, and Humanity’s Progress. Few forces in the world carry the profound ability to shape humanity like art. Far beyond visual appeal, art is a compelling language of expression, a catalyst for creativity, and a medium through which we connect, innovate, and envision greater possibilities. It is the bridge between what is and what could be, stitching the fabric of human experience into the tapestry of progress and imagination. This article explores why art is not just a luxury but an essential pillar of society, touching on how it fuels...

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