How to resolve AdBlock issue? Wnctimes is starting an Summer Online Tour of Recipes. We are going to places online to choose yummy recipes to pace along to you! Feel free to send any of your favorites, even your own recipes! Subscribe and keep up! Go to the link below to c...
WNCTIMES
Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 
Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
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 just one facet of a woman whose journey epitomized ...
Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!
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 mountain adventures. Start lifting your mood right ...
Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)
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 Western North Carolina, you're in luck – this magnifice...
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 ...
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...
Beat the Heat: Your Essential Guide to Summer Safety
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditions like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the mos...
Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale of the bog turtle, one of the most endangered and ...
Remembering Jill Sobule: A Songwriter's Journey of Wit, Heart, and Fearless Truths
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that she died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, on...
Tech Evolution: 1960-2000 Guess the Gadget!
The past wasn't just about "cool" fashion choices; it was also filled with awesome music and everyday objects that people used, relied on, and couldn't imagine living without. But to your modern eyes? They might look like alien artifacts, weird ...
Unleash the Fun with a Local Friendcation!
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...
JUN
04
0
JUN
04
As far as our brain is concerned, talking to ourselves in our heads may be fundamentally the same as speaking our thoughts out loud, new research shows. The findings may have important implications for understanding why people with mental illnesses s...
JUN
04
The popular TV game show Jeopardy! has a new champion not named James Holzhauer. The 34-year-old Las Vegas sports bettor James Holzhauer, who rocketed to fame by demolishing past winning records, saw his luck run out Monday when challenger Emma Boett...
JUN
03
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2019-- Transforming the way people approach random acts of kindness, Inspire Kindness, a social-good lifestyle brand, launches to amplify the power of intentional kindness through inspiring stories and wearab...
MAY
31
May 29, 2019 Odds are, you've probably enjoyed the fresh and creative cuisine of Everyday Gourmet at one our events. Since purchasing the company in 2011, Alisia Parrott has quadrupled Everyday Gourmet in size and is now working on creating a brick ...
MAY
31
Simplify your rooms If your rooms are too cluttered, you'll want to simplify them. Start by clearing off anything that is on the floors. Throw out or donate unused things. After clearing the floor, move to flat surfaces such as countertops, shelves, ...
MAY
30
A few years ago, I went back to school to get a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Until that point, I'd been working as a professional coach setting goals with clients, but my knowledge on that subject ...
MAY
29
What if scientists could manipulate your brain so that a traumatic memory lost its emotional power over your psyche? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist fascinated by memory, believes that a small structure in the brain could hold the k...
MAY
29
Hi, I'm Flynn. I'm a sweet senior gentleman of 10 years, but you wouldn't know it by looking at me. I've still got a lot of life to live and love to give. I was really scared and would hide at the busy adoption center, but it took me just a short tim...
MAY
28
Meet new Sarge dog Remi. He's a Beagle boy who had the great misfortune to step into a bear trap, which resulted in needing to have his leg amputated. Fortunately, because of your donations to our Wuz Bug Fund for Special Needs Animals, we were able ...
Farewell, Ozzy: Remembering the Man Behind the Legend
The "Prince of Darkness," John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, died on July 22, 2025. He died at the age of 76, and for many, it marks the end of a colorful, chaotic, and absolutely unique time in music hist...
Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
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...
Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!
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...
Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive
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...
Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)
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...