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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Date:September 16, 2019Source:Green Bank ObservatoryNeutron stars -- the compressed remains of massive stars gone supernova -- are the densest "normal" objects in the known universe. (Black holes are technically denser, but far from normal.) Just a s...
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated. The findin...
Welcome to October, Pisces. Last month brought changes in your social circles and it may still feel like things are shuffling around a bit. On Wednesday, October 2, Pluto goes direct, asking us to admit our darkest secrets to ourselves. Are you happ...
Nearly 15 percent of high school students report being bullied onlineDate: May 9, 2019University at BuffaloSummary:Teens who experience cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from poor sleep, which in turn raises levels of depression, found a n...
BOONE, N.C. — From April to June, as part of a robust effort to improve understanding of and resilience to the impacts of climate change on mountain systems, National Geographic and Tribhuvan University led what is likely the most comprehensive sing...
Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let's be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on.Whether you want a special beverage to liven up your weekend brunch, something to ...
Fall baking starts, and the smells of pumpkin bread, cinnamon, and apple-y desserts dominate the kitchen. It's a great time, especially for baking. I love apple desserts, and would say that on most days, I'll tell people that's my favorite kind ...
USDA US Forest Service Diane BanegasResearch and DevelopmentAugust 30th, 2019 at 8:27AMAs part of a Forest Service research study, 20,000 specific tree types, referred to as "special trees" were planted in 16 phytoremediation sites in the Lake M...
USDA Forest ServiceSeptember 20th, 2019 at 11:55AM by Yaneris M. Soto Muñiz José (Tato) Roig's farm has been producing coffee since 1978 and has become one of the most successful farms in Puerto Rico's Coffee Zone. However, Hurricane Maria...
Twice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey INGREDIENTS 3 medium sweet potatoes or garnet yams, scrubbed (about 3 pounds)1 Fresno or other red chiles, thinly sliced¼ cup honey4 tablespoons unsalted butterKosher salt2 tablespoons apple cider vin...
Butternut Squash SoupPrep: 20 minCook: 40 minYield: 6 servingsIngredientsOne 2- to 3-pound butternut squash, peeled and seeded2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium onion, chopped6 cups chicken stockNutmegSalt and freshly ground black pepperDirections...
Haywood County Visitor Center provides valuable area information! Visit their website, where you can even sign up for their newsletter. When you arrive, you can drop by their visitor's center. Below is just a little information from their website. At...
Quick Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe by:Leah"This is a great recipe for the holidays; it tastes great and it feels like fall when you drink it. It is similar to the Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I personally like this better. Top with whipped cream...
Fun Facts About North Carolina! These are also unique facts to the state. Birthplace of Pepsi This widely-popular soft drink was created in New Bern, North Carolina, in 1893. The creator, Caleb Bradhem, made it as his drugstore and originally c...
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning! Photo Credit: Marjorie Farrington
The Fear of 13Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many people hold fast to the belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck. Though it's uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, negati...
BALTIMORE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday is making his first visit to Baltimore since describing it nearly two months ago as a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess" where "no human being would want to live." As he left the White House...
Brother Wolf chapter projects will become independent non-profits(ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - September 6, 2019) - Over the next few weeks,Brother Wolf's chapter projects in McDowell, Rutherford, and Dickenson counties will allbecome independent...
Date:July 30, 2019Source:California Institute of TechnologySummary:Researchers have shown that iron oxide layers can convert kinetic energy of saltwater into electrical power.There are many ways to generate electricity -- batteries, solar panels, win...
Today, we remember the colleagues, customers and every single victim of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.I know each of us in the United family marks this difficult moment in our own way. Still, we all share a common commitment to honor how ou...
While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legac...
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditi...
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
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