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Hinton Rural Life Center to host rural poverty simulation Aug. 13

HAYESVILLE, N.C. — The Hinton Rural Life Center will hold a Rural Poverty Simulation from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 13, to help participants better understand the daily challenges facing many rural individuals and families. The interactive experience places participants in the role of someone navigating limited resources, unexpected hardships and difficult decisions. Organizers say the simulation is designed to encourage empathy, awareness and deeper conversations about

Hinton Rural Life Center to host rural poverty simulation Aug. 13

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Stripers Strike Fast, Break Late Tie in 7-5 Triumph Over Iowa

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Jose Azocar tallied three RBIs for the Gwinnett Stripers (11-11, 49-47), including a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to defeat the Iowa Cubs (13-11, 43-52) 7-5 on Wednesday night at Gwinnett Field. The series is tied at 1-1. Decisive Plays: The Stripers got going fast with two runs in the first inning, including a solo homer by Brett Wisely (6) to make it 2-0. Gwinnett took a 4-0 lead in the second inning as

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Lake Chatuge Team Trail Sets Winter Series Schedule

Hayesville, N.C. — The Lake Chatuge Team Trail has announced its Winter Series schedule, featuring seven events across North Georgia and Western North Carolina lakes from October through March with a points championship on the line. The series kicks off Oct. 17 at Deavers Ramp on Lake Nottley. Subsequent stops include Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at Ledford’s Chapel on Lake Chatuge, followed by an open tournament Jan. 1, also at Ledford’s Chapel on Lake Chatuge. Additional events are

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Stripers Outlasted by Iowa in Back-and-Forth 7-4 Loss

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Patrick Clohisy tallied three extra-base hits for the Gwinnett Stripers (10-11, 48-47), but the Iowa Cubs (10-12, 42-52) pulled ahead late and took game one 7-4 on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field. It was the first meeting ever between the two clubs. Decisive Plays: Iowa opened the scoring in the first inning with an Owen Miller RBI single. The Stripers took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first with an RBI groundout by Ca

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Stripers’ Winning Streak Snapped on Walk-Off Homer in Toledo

By Dave Lezotte Guest Writer TOLEDO, Ohio – Ohio native Cal Conley homered and drove in three runs for the Gwinnett Stripers (10-10, 48-46) on Sunday evening, but the Toledo Mud Hens (11-10, 45-50) rallied for a 6-5 walk-off win at Fifth Third Field. Jace Jung led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a solo home run, snapping Gwinnett’s season-best six-game winning streak. Decisive Plays: Conley opened the scoring in the third inning, blasting a long solo home run (3) o

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