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George Harrison Remembered

 Nov. 30, 2001 -- (NPR Special Report) George Harrison, the "quiet Beatle" often thought of as the soul of the Fab Four, died Thursday of cancer. He was 58. Harrison died at a friend's home in Los Angeles, his wife Olivia and son Dhani, 24,...

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NOV
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Wishes for a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

WNCTIMES Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! 

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NOV
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FANNIE FARMER'S CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Who doesn't Love Baked Mac & Cheese! Well, read on and find out how you can make this tasty side dish! Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese READY IN: 40minsSERVES: 4UNITS: USINGREDIENTSNutrition1(8 ounce) package macaroni4tablespoons...

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Help-yourself breakfast buffet makes it easy on host, guests

Let's say guests are staying with you for some part of the holiday. You've planned a beautiful, robust holiday dinner. You've even been prescient enough to make a big batch of soup and buy a graze board's supply of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, etc. ...

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Asheville Police find Puppy in Backpack

Asheville Police posted a video of an adorable puppy, now in the care of the local shelter. This puppy was found in the library, zipped up in a backpack. "An APD officer found this sweet 8 week-old puppy inside a zipped backpack this morning. The pup...

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NOV
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Thanksgiving Dessert: Best Banana Pudding

The Best Banana Pudding! Recipe by:Kenneth Strother "The best no bake banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many)."  Ingredients 1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) ...

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Thanksgiving Recipe: Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

So, Thanksgiving is coming up and many of us hope to conquer mashed potatoes! Yes, this year will be the year for no lumps! Well, this is the year! Read on to find out how! Recipe by:Chef John "This recipe will hopefully give you the proper technique...

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NOV
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Joe Biden's Struggle with Stuttering. He is not alone.

Today, I was surprised to learn that Joe Biden has  always had to cope with a stutter. In a new article in the Atlantic by John Hendricks, who also deals with stuttering, talks to Biden about their common struggle. A link to the a...

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Easy Veggie Dip Recipe Just in Time for Thanksgiving!

If you're like me, you look for yummy, easy recipes, especially for the holidays! This recipe is both and looks cool, too! Check it out! At the bottom, a link is provided to more great recipes! Ingredients:1 (14 oz.) container Marzetti® Light Ranch! ...

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Mission Health Blog: Give Your Heart a Boost – Is LVAD Right for You?

Did you know Mission Health in Asheville has a very informative health blog?  No matter where you live, you can read it and find health tips and news! Read a post from their blog and check out the link below. Mission Hospital Blog: In the US, th...

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NOV
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The difference between an expert's brain and novice's

November 18, 2019Source:Cold Spring Harbor LaboratorySummary:In learning new tasks, neuron networks in the brain of mice become more refined and selective. Charting changes in neural activity can help inform the design of better computational models ...

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Link between inflammation and mental sluggishness shown in new study

Date: November 15, 2019 Source:University of Birmingham Summary:Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness.Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration wit...

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Camel, cow, donkey found roaming together along Kansas road

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 GODDARD, Kan. (AP) — Authorities have found the owners of a camel, cow and donkey that were spotted roaming together along a Kansas road in a grouping reminiscent of a Christmas Nativity scene.  Police in Goddard had asked for help over th...

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Rescue: ‘Unicorn’ puppy doesn’t notice ‘tail’ growth on head

JACKSON, Mo. (AP) — A rescued puppy is attracting a lot of attention because of his resemblance to a unicorn. The nearly 10-week-old puppy, named Narwhal, has a tail-like appendage growing from his forehead.  Narwhal was rescued over the weekend...

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Good noise, bad noise: White noise improves hearing

 Science Daily -- November 12, 2019 Source: University of Basel Summary: White noise is not the same as other noise -- and even a quiet environment does not have the same effect as white noise. With a background of continuous whit...

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Man receives response to messge in bottle 9 years later

ROCKPORT, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts college student has received a response to a message he threw into the ocean when he was 10 years old.  Suffolk University sophomore Max Vredenburgh says he put the letter into a glass wine bottle that he t...

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NOV
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SLOW COOKER KICKIN’ CHILI – LOW CARB, GLUTEN FREE

Low Carb Chili – All the amazing flavors of chili, without the beans. I think you will find that you don't miss them at all. 2 1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped and divided5 cloves garlic, minced3 large ribs of celery, diced1/4 cup pi...

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Urgent Plea To Protect Animals in Freezing Temps

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) warns that pet owners need to take immediate precautions to help keep their animals safe during the approaching sub-freezing temperatures predicted to hit Western North Carolina on this week. We wish all animals had ...

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Where Did Monday Get Its Name?

​This morning I wondered "Where did the name Monday come from?" For so many people, it is a day that is dreaded. Having found out how the name came about, have you ever felt mooned by Monday? Well, here's why... "Despite being the dreaded start of th...

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Thank You To All Who Served

​We are grateful to all who have served. Today we give a Huge Shout Out: THANKS to ALL VETERANS! 

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