Okay, people, can we talk? I'm here, in my little corner of beautiful Western North Carolina, clinging to the last glorious threads of summer like a fly on sticky paper. I'm talking lemonade on the porch, and maybe just one more swim before it gets t...

That bittersweet feeling is here again. As the days get shorter and a cool breeze hints at fall, you might be looking at your closet and wondering what to do with all those summer clothes. It's time to say goodbye to the flip-flops and sundresses and...

Hello, WNC Times readers! From our own backyards here in Western North Carolina to the farthest corners of the globe, the conversation about climate change is a constant. But how do we actually know what's happening to our planet on a massive scale? ...

Let's talk about something pretty futuristic that's buzzing its way into our lives – literally! Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently dropped some news that's got the drone world all a-flutter: the FAA is proposing a rule change that could ser...

For decades, the idea of a permanent human presence on the Moon has danced on the edges of science fiction. We've imagined moon bases, lunar rovers, and astronauts gazing back at the "pale blue dot." But for a truly sustainable lunar future, there's ...

Helen's Bridge is tucked away in the woods outside of Asheville. If you're looking for a genuine paranormal experience or just a little bit of local folklore, this is the place to go.Many people consider Helen's Bridge to be Asheville's most authenti...

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 history. Ozzy's life was a colorful tapestry of incomp...

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 ...

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 ...

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. For generations, these dancing pinpricks of light—f...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break. But as I sit here, thinking about the holiday, I ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...