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The Folk Art Center was evacuated, and a section of the parkway was temporarily closed. The item was safely removed and there is "no known threats to the public," the release said.

In early June there will be a two-week full road closure from MP 296.4 to MP 296.8, she said. A signed detour will route visitors around the project area when the temporary closure is implemented.

But the Blue Ridge Mountains no longer look as vibrant as they once did. Through pollution, humans have added additional particles into the atmosphere of the region, worsening visibility overall.

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The Folk Art Center was evacuated, and a section of the parkway was temporarily closed. The item was safely removed and there is "no known threats to the public," the release said.

The Folk Art Center was evacuated, and a section of the parkway was temporarily closed. The item was safely removed and there is "no known threats to the public," the release said.

The Folk Art Center was evacuated, and a section of the parkway was temporarily closed. The item was safely removed and there is "no known threats to the public," the release said.