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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...
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...
Every year on August 26th, dog lovers across the country come together to celebrate National Dog Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. Whether yo...
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
When the air turns crisp and the mountains of Western North Carolina burst into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, there's no better place to be than right here, surrounded by nature's finest display. W...
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