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Franklin, the "Gem Capital of the World," offers natural treasures for those seeking peace and tranquility in the mountains.

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Blue Ridge Rising earned the Public Lands Alliance’s 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award. The Foundation is partnering with Friends of Southwest Virginia, based in Abingdon, Va., to implement the ...

Franklin, the "Gem Capital of the World," offers natural treasures for those seeking peace and tranquility in the mountains.

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