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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...
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...
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...
Date:May 2, 2019Source:Nationwide Children's HospitalA new study found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade in the United States, and more than tripled for girls and young women.A new...
My favorite time of year has finally arrived! Well, almost. I'm not sure what this says about me, but Halloween is my favorite time of the year. I think it's mostly the candy because the weather has changed just enough to be pleasantly cool, but not ...
North Carolina playwright, actor and teacher Sonny Kelly has made it his mission in life to inspire others. He aims to use performance and ministry to connect with people, especially marginalized kids. As a young man in the U.S. Air Force, Kelly fel...
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's m...
There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. F...
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Weste...
The Fourth of July. For many of us, it's a weekend of barbecues, sunshine, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for our beloved pets and the unseen wildlife around us, it's often a we...
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