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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Billy Leon McCrary (1946-79) and Benny Loyd McCrary (1946-2001) were larger-than-life characters who refused to allow their record-breaking bulk to weigh down their remarkably active lifestyles. Guinness World Records confirmed the McCrarys as the wo...
Fun to make! Yummy to Eat! Ingredients ½ cup confectioner's sugar ½ cup sprinkles, divided 1 white cake mix 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Step 1Cream together the butter and th...
The generosity of an anonymous donor may help pets to find furever homes for the holidays. Fees for pets adopted until December 23, 2019 will be waived. Also covered, the pet's spay and neuter fee, microchipping along with stand...
MILTON, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say no one was hurt when an evacuation slide fell from a jetliner into the yard of a suburban Boston home. A Delta Air Lines spokeswoman tells the Boston Herald that the uninflated slide fell from a flight from ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A magnet-wielding angler has fished a World War I-era grenade from a western Michigan river. WOOD-TV reports the angler found the explosive Tuesday after dangling the magnet from a bridge in the Grand River in Grand R...
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,...
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...
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. ...
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) ...
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...
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...
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! ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Because in These Hills, You Can Laugh, Cry, and Rebuild—All in a DayThe air's been thick lately in alot of places —with smoke, yes, but also grit and grace.We've been through it: Hurricane Helene...
Inspired by The Minimalists and that nagging pile of stuff you keep ignoring If you've watched The Minimalists: Less Is Now on Netflix, you know exactly where I'm going with this. Joshua Fields Millbu...
A Town Hall Marked by Engagement and FrustrationTensions ran high at U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards' (R-NC) town hall in Asheville on March 13, where hundreds of constituents gathered to voice thei...
Western North Carolina is still rebuiding after Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Trees—nature's best defense against flooding, erosion...
Alright, folks, it's that time of year again—when we collectively lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of evening sunshine. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, so b...
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