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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Well, it's about time for a new What's The Word? Let's look at words that have simple meanings, but sound oh so fancy! Galavant: To travel, roam, or move about for pleasure.Example: They've been galavanting all over town! Parsimonious: Frugal.Example...
Locally and nationwide, catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. Many people believe it is a local issue, a local government or law enforcement problem. Wnctimes looks at the situation close up a...
February 18, 2022Source:University of CambridgeSummary:Researchers have developed self-healing, biodegradable, 3D-printed materials that could be used in the development of realistic artificial hands and other soft robotics applications. FULL STORY R...
Meals on Wheels Asheville & Buncombe County Meals on Wheels provides much needed food for seniors. Did you know they are also feeding the pets in the homes, too? This is amazing! We all know that pets are family, by providing for these wonderful ...
Air fryers make cooking so easy and yummy! I use mine at least once a day, this recipe can be for any meal! Check it out! Let us know if you make it and how it turns out! Air Fryer Shredded Hash Brown Casserole Recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 cup (210 g) shred...
So, I check on Twitter every morning to see what's trending there. I saw something about free land, no way, really? Turns out, it's true! There are rural areas in need of residents to save their towns, so they are actually offering free land! Search&...
A few days ago, we reported that Spotify was nolonger streaming Neil Young's music. Young no longer wanted his music on the platform over its relationship with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan's comments about conspiracy theories regarding vaccin...
Positive Quotes Everyone can be down at times, so lets lift ourselves up with some positive quotes! "Keep looking up, that's the secret of life." Charlie Brown "Small steps motivate. Big steps overwhelm." Maxime Lagac...
What's the Word? Well, it's fun to learn new words and do our best to find odd words. Words you may find useful for scrabble, crossword puzzles, word search ... and today's words may be all that along with using to be confusing! ...
Happy 2022! Holidays are over, reality sets in for many people. The excitement of getting into the holiday spirit may bring regretsfor alot of people over decisions made at the end of the year. Unfortunately, pet surrenders spike after this time of y...
What's the Word? We want to wish everyone a Happy 2022! This What's the Word starts the year with words that we can all relate to in one way or another! Who has been a blatherskite, experienced a kerfuffle? Blatherskite -- a person w...
Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year! "Wishing you a Happy New Year bursting with fulfilling and exciting opportunities. And remember, if opportunity doesn't knock, build a door!" "With the new day comes new strength and...
What are you doing New Year's Eve? Hey, everyone eats! How About Yummy, Easy Recipes for New Year's Eve! Roasted Garlic Potatoes INGREDIENTS LIST 3 pounds (1.5 kg) baby red potatoes, washed and quartered 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil6 large clov...
"The trials of the Dakota were conducted unfairly in a variety of ways. The evidence was sparse, the tribunal was biased, the defendants were unrepresented in unfamiliar proceedings conducted in a foreign language, and authority for convening th...
Wnctimes wishes everyone a wonderful Christmas! The holidays may be a time of reflection....thoughts of the past, thoughts of the future. Taking time for those thoughts are important. So is taking time to enjoy the present, the precious&n...
A group "The Friends of Mears Park Group" decided to forego their holiday lights display this year, as squirrels destroyed the display last year. The park is located in St. Paul, Minn. The display is actually in their park, and apparently people...
We've been using our air-fryer every day! We don't even use the stove anymore! It's quick, easy, healthy and makes everything tasty! The clean up is so quick, too! We decided to look into quick, tasty snacks for the upcoming holidays. ...
It's been awhile since we've done an "How Odd" Blog. After reading this story, we just knew it had to be shared! December 21, 2021 According to a Facebook post yesterday by the Akron Police Department, a man was arrested with stealing a bridge, ...
What's The Word? Well, since it's Christmas Time, thought it would be fun to look at words from Christmas that are no longer used! How about Hogamadog? Toe-cover? Snerdle? or Drachenfutter? Hogamadog – To me, it sounded like something you'd eat! Yes,...
I've seen pets get themselves in some interesting situations, but this one ranks up there. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said a dog named Jessie Lee was rescued from a cliff earlier this week. The adorable puppy, later named Jessi...
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...
Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...
Every year on August 26th, dog lovers across the country come together to celebrate National Dog Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. Whether yo...
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
When the air turns crisp and the mountains of Western North Carolina burst into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, there's no better place to be than right here, surrounded by nature's finest display. W...
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