Amherst, Virginia is about 400 miles from New York – a place many consider the nation’s cultural capital, but each year, hundreds of artists pack their paint brushes, laptops, musical instruments and other tools of their trade and head for Amherst. Sandy Hausman reports on why that tiny town has become a magnet for creative minds.
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From NPR News- With omicron looming over the holidays, here's how to stay safe December 4, 2021There's a lot we don't know about the new COVID variant, yet many people are wondering if they can fly, go to holiday parties and restaurants — or should just hide out. We asked doctors for answers.
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