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WNC Nature Center sets record attendance in 2019

WNC Nature Center Director Chris Gentile attributes the growth in attendance to a combination of planning and partnership. "When I first started at the Nature Center in 2010, we created a '2020 Vision' master plan to shape the future of the center. &...

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JAN
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Spring Into New Recipes! Herby Spring Chicken Pot Pie!

Spring Into New Recipes!  Wow, is Spring really just around the corner? It is, so let's get ready with yummy recipes! This recipe is tasty and since it's all in one pan,  easy to clean up! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a litt...

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JAN
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Recipes: Spring It On!

Spring is just around the corner! Time to get recipes ready, set, go! Soups for Spring? Sure Thing! French Onion Soup Gratinee Recipe Recipe by:Jersey Tomato "About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when th...

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JAN
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Of ants and men: Ant behavior might mirror political polarization

Saturday's WNCTIMES "Mind Your Head" Of ants and men: Ant behavior might mirror political polarization  January 8, 2020 Source:Princeton University Summary:Division of labor and political polarization may be driven by the same processes, sa...

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JAN
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Healthy Lifestyle 2020

So, by now people who made New Year's Resolutions may have either given up or are weary at this point. Time to hit the reset button? For so many of us who want to lose weight or just eat healthier, it's a real struggle. We decided to take a look...

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JAN
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Top Asheville Area Winter Things To Do!

It's snuggle season! The winter months of January, February and March are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.  So it's the perfect time for a North Carolina mountain romantic getaway, including a Va...

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JAN
10
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How Odd: Western North Carolina Odd, Fun Facts!

Western North Carolina, well know for white water rafting, hiking in the mountains and friendly people! Here are a few oddities and fun facts about WNC!  Brevard - specifically, is home to white squirrels — not albino squirrels, but white s...

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JAN
08
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Pop culture in the 2010s put a spotlight on diversity and inclusion

NEW YORK (AP) — When the family-friendly Hallmark Channel recently pulled, under pressure from a conservative group, a set of ads featuring a kiss between two happy brides at the altar, backlash was swift — to say the least.  Within hours, stars...

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JAN
06
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Fighting opioids with an unlikely supplemental painkiller: Anti-itch medicine

Date:November 21, 2019Source:West Virginia UniversitySummary:Researchers are investigating whether an anti-itch medication that targets a specific part of our nerve cells can make morphine -- which targets a different part--more effective. The findin...

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JAN
05
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Man claiming to be a sheriff accused of impersonating a cop

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A New York man claiming he was "The Sheriff" was arrested on New Year's Day after investigators said he tried to impersonate a law enforcement officer to get rid of a lien placed against his new home.  Todd Gieger, 51, of M...

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JAN
02
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RIGHT At Home: It's that 70's(and 80's) in Home Decor

 Life Style -- (Kim Cook AP) You've probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics.  It's that '70s — and '80s — show. These ...

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DEC
28
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New Year's Eve Recipe: Baked Veggie cups!

Baked Veggie Cups, MMMMMMMMMM Good!  Yummy, easy, tasty! (good for you, too, shhh)  Ingredients1 small eggplant, finely chopped1 cup finely chopped onion1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped1 medium zucchini, finely chopped2 garlic clov...

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DEC
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Recipe: New Year's Eve Chicken Wings

Prep:30 minsCook:45 mins Total:1 hr 25 mins Additional:10 mins Servings:20 Ingredientscooking spray 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded 1 cup hot wing sauce 1 pound carrots, cut into sticks 6 ...

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DEC
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What to Do With Holiday Leftovers? Crustless Turkey Pot Pie

You can freeze this pot pie for a cold winter day when your family needs a warm pick-me-upBy Erika Veduccio, editor of Macaroni Kid EATS! **Wnctimes has shared information from Macaroni Kid before, such a great source for all things kids! Check out t...

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DEC
26
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How Odd: NC Couple Call 911:Vacuum Thought to be Intruder

RobtV How Odd: Things That Go Bump in the night: Robot Vaccum

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — 'Twas the night of Christmas at a North Carolina house, no creature should have been stirring, not even a mouse. But a Forsyth County couple awoke with a fright, as something was moving about their house in the night.  Th...

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DEC
25
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Merry Christmas!

WNCTIMES Wishes Everyone a Very Merry Christmas!  

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DEC
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Money as Christmas Gifts? Creative Ways to Give Cash!

Little money, need last minute Christmas gifts? Think you're not creative, and oh so little time? Grab some cash, read on and choose one! All ages: "Money Gift Ideas" Think about how many people don't carry cash ... how many kids have never even...

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DEC
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Print Me an Organ: Why are we not there yet?

December 11, 2019 Source: Singapore University of Technology and DesignSummary:A new review looks at the likelihood of 3D printed organs and analyzes recent accomplishments, limitations and opportunities for future research. 3D bioprinting ...

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DEC
18
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Asheville Fire Department: Holiday Safety Tips

                Asheville Fire Department: Watch Those Holiday Candles and Other Safety Tips 

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DEC
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Why 'Salem Witch Trial' is Trending on Twitter

​So, I was on Twitter and saw that 'Salem Witch Trial' trending on Twitter and wondered why. After reading a few tweets, I saw that it was a sentence in the letter that Trump sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  "More due process was afforded to...

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