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Beyond the Boom: How Fourth of July Fireworks Terrify Our Pets and Impact Our Community

Beyond the Boom: How Fourth of July Fireworks Terrify Our Pets and Impact Our Community Pets Need to Be Safe

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 weekend of sheer terror, disorientation, and even da...

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JUN
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Sound of Silence: Is a Viral Science Experiment the Future of Firefighting?

Sound of Silence: Is a Viral Science Experiment the Future of Firefighting?

A student holds a small, strange-looking device that looks like a speaker aimed at a flickering flame. He flips a switch, a deep, rumbling sound fills the air, and poof—the fire vanishes as if snuffed out by an invisible hand.It seems like something ...

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JUN
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Braving It Solo: Your Guide to WNC Bravecation for Singles

Braving It Solo: Your Guide to WNC Bravecation for Singles

The world often tells us vacations are for couples, families, or groups of friends. But what if your soul is craving something different? What if you're yearning for an adventure that's solely yours – a "bravecation" where you step outside your comfo...

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JUN
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Forever Golden: Celebrating Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys' Endless Summer

Forever Golden: Celebrating Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys' Endless Summer

While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legacy he leaves behind. Brian Wilson wasn't just a mus...

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APR
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Unleash the Fun with a Local Friendcation!

Friendcation! Now That's Brave!

Ready to rally the troops? Here are some Friendcation activity ideas adaptable to your corner of Western NC, tailored for different vibes and age groups, all designed for a 2-to-5-day getaway within about 50 miles of your home base:The Energetic Expl...

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MAR
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Mountain Moods

Mountain Moods “Through the smoke, the sun still rises—same as us.”

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 left her mark, and now wildfires edge closer than...

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MAR
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Less is Now: Spring Cleaning with Purpose

Inspired by The Minimalists and that nagging pile of stuff you keep ignoring Less is Now: Spring Cleaning with Purpose (And Sanity)

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 Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus remind us that our stuff — t...

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MAR
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Federal Funding Cuts Leaves WNC Exposed After Hurricane Helene

Federal Funding Cuts Leaves WNC Exposed After Hurricane Helene

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, and extreme weather—were lost in staggering numb...

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

In a move that has sparked nationwide debate,  President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on February 9, 2025, to announce that he has directed the U.S. Treasury Department to halt the production of new pennies. In his post, Trump stated: ...

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