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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 
North Carolina This Day in History -- History has been made with the election of 127 women in Congress. On this date in 1921, history was made, the first woman to hold legislative office in the South. NC DN On January 5, 1921, Lillian Exum Clement took her seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, becoming the first woman in the South to hold legislative office. Clement was born in Black Mountain in 1886, and she worked in the Buncom...
When disaster strikes, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) is often the first line of support for affected communities. But over the past few years, FEMA has faced increasing challeng...
In today's fast-changing job market, you may have heard about H-1B visas and wondered, "What's the impact here in North Carolina?" These visas allow U.S. companies to hire skilled workers from abroad ...
Lately there has been a lot of news on immigration. Although this seems to be a far-off political issue, these developments might have a deeper personal significance than you could think. The hea...
In a move aimed that is said to enhance free speech, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policie...
Winter can be a harsh and dangerous season for stray and feral cats. Without adequate shelter or access to food, these vulnerable animals face serious risks, including hypothermia and frostbite. Wheth...
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