* It's illegal to borrow your neighbor's dog. § 14-82. Taking horses, mules, or dogs for temporary purposes. If any person shall unlawfully take and carry away any horse, gelding, mare, mule, or dog, the property of another person, secretly and...
* It's illegal to borrow your neighbor's dog. § 14-82. Taking horses, mules, or dogs for temporary purposes. If any person shall unlawfully take and carry away any horse, gelding, mare, mule, or dog, the property of another person, secretly and...
WNC Natrue Center Asheville -- Each species found at the WNC Nature Center has its own unique story. Most of the individual animals at the Nature Center have been imprinted, meaning they have no fear of humans and never learned the skills they w...
We are all going through this pandemic together. Feelings may feel like a roller coaster ride. The writing below is my personal emotional ride. There's a ShadowAs I hear the birds sing,Sun shining,Wind Blowing,There's a shadow.As I sit here,Thoughts...
North Carolina Fun and Interesting Facts from Kids National Geographic! North Carolina got the nickname the Tar Heel State because workers here used to sell tar, pitch, and turpentine from the state's longleaf pine trees to be used in wooden shi...
North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and in honor of Halloween we thought we'd share a few of our favorite folk tales, eerie unexplained natural phenomena and historical mysteries from the Tar Heel State's past. Brown Mountain Light...
Opossum Didelphis virginiana When people hear "opossum," they often picture a giant dirty rat turning over their trash cans or eating the cat food. However, opossums have many unique characteristics and play a very important ecological role. Op...
We WatchWe watched as Italy sent their military in to pick up the bodies of the dead. We watched as the number of dead went up in other countries.We watched as people wore masks on the street.We watched as people were ordered to say home.We watched a...
Fort Fisher Aquarium So much information and so fun to learn! Check it out now and when this difficult time is over, you can make plans to take a trip in person! Let's lerarn about the sea turtle Womble! How did Womble end up at the aquari...
Summary: Analysis of Paleolithic-era teeth from a 28,500-year-old fossil site in the Czech Republic provides supporting evidence for two groups of canids -- one dog-like and the other wolf-like - with differing diets, which is consistent with the ear...
Friday the 13th! Why is it a dreaded day? Where did the fear come from? Well, the History.com provides some information on the dreaded number. 13 has a long history as a sign of bad luck. The ancient Code of Hammurabi, for example, reportedly om...
Multiplication Dice Game Objective: To be the player with the highest total score after six rolls of the die. What you need: One die. I won't lie, we love it when each player has their own colored die, which is why we own a gazillion dice and why we ...
Scientists monitor brains replaying memories in real time Our brains use distinct firing patterns to store and replay memories Date: March 5, 2020Source:NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeSummary:In a study of epilepsy patient...
ROXBORO, N.C. (AP) — For her 100th birthday, Ruth Bryant crossed a significant item off her bucket list. She went to jail. The Person County Sheriff's Office helped fulfill Bryant's unusual wish when two deputies showed up at her assisted livin...
Turkey Tetrazzini by MAKINZE GOREMAR 2, 2020 YIELDS:8 SERVINGSPREP TIME:0 HOURS 15 MINSTOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 10 MINSINGREDIENTS Cooking spray1 lb. spaghetti6 tbsp. butter, divided2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb. sliced baby bella mushrooms1/2 c. white wine1/...
I hope you guys love this recipe! It's: Simple HeartyWholesomeCoconut-infusedPerfectly sweetSatisfyingHealthy& Delicious This would make a dreamy weekend breakfast, or even one you could make ahead of time and reheat throughout the we...
Total: 1 hr 45 min Prep: 40 minInactive: 40 minCook: 25 minYield: 6 pizzas Ingredients For the dough: 1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110) water 2 packages dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey Good olive oil 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading Kosher s...
Special occasions call for special desserts, and this fruit tart is one you'll want to consider. Not only is it beautiful and delicious, but it takes just 40 minutes to make. Homemade pastry dough is baked, filled with a sugary sour cream filling, sp...
Dump-and-Bake Spring Pasta This Yummy Recipe: The Seasoned Mom The most delicious, fresh and healthy Dump and Bake Spring Pasta that's packed full of nutritious vegetables and kids love it! Course Dinner Cuisine American Prep Time 10 min...
Date:February 24, 2020Source:University of WyomingSummary:Scientists found that cloud seeding in the Idaho mountains produced a total of about 235 Olympic-sized swimming pools' worth of water Two University of Wyoming researchers contributed to a pap...
Minimal preparation makes this dish easy. I use precut broccoli and boneless, trimmed pork chops to save time. Sometimes I throw in multicolored carrots for extra prettiness. Try it served over rice or noodles. —Billie Pock, Spring Creek, Nevada Bake...
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...
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, ...
As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the Western North Carolina (WNC) mountains offer a perfect setting to bid farewell to the season. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, Labor Day wee...
Earth Day 2024 is a time for reflection, action, and celebration. Since its inception, Earth Day has been a pivotal moment for environmental awareness, inspiring millions around the globe to take acti...
Can you imagine a world where 1 GB of email storage sounded like a prank? Well, buckle up, because that's exactly what happened 20 years ago today, on April 1st, 2004! Google unveiled Gmail, and let's...