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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Homelessness is a multifaceted issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While various factors can lead to homelessness, mental illness, addiction, and alcoholism play significant roles in exacerbating this social problem. The interplay betwee...
As we bid farewell to 2023, an examination of the climate in western North Carolina reveals a region grappling with the complexities of a changing climate. From rising temperatures to unpredictable precipitation patterns, the region is experiencing t...
The holidays are, for many, a season of laughing, lights, and delight. For others, though, this season offers a complex range of feelings. Maybe you are financially overburdened, lonely, or even...
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left a profound impact on the region, bringing destructive floods, landslides, and wind damage that upended lives and devastated landscape...
A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he...
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...
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