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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 John Lennon vocalized his messages of peace and brotherly love, infused with the fusion of rock, jazz and the blues. His music is inspired by the artists he grew up with – Buddy Holly, Little Richard, James Brown, and Elvis Presley. On this...
What to do during this holiday season? Maybe you're far away from family, missing lost loved ones, or because of COVID, you're playing it safe where gatherings are concerned. Whatever you're situation, let's look at ways to make the holidays a little...
What's The Word? Well, since it's Christmas Time, thought it would be fun to look at words from Christmas that are no longer used I couldn't resist when I found this, I just knew I had to make it part of the Words of Christmas Past! This series of wo...
What's The Word? Well, since it's Christmas Time, thought it would be fun to look at words from Christmas that are no longer used, or like today's word, Sugar Plum ... used in songs, but we don't know their meaning. Twas the Night Before Christmas,&n...
Holiday Blues... Sometimes I wonder if holidays hurt more people than they help. I do know that there are many people who at the very least people are sad during the holidays. Reasons vary, as does how sad people get. Depression that is triggered by ...
I saw this title on an article in Science Daily and I just had to read it! This study shows, it really is all in your head! Ever been lost in the grocery store? Researchers are closer to knowing why it happensDate:November 16, 2021 Source:University ...
Dumb Laws in North Carolina, Really Dumb! Plow fields? Well, you can't use an elephant to plow your field! Hey, if you don't need to know this, spread the word! Who knows who might need to know? Read more at link below: https://www.ourstat...
Christmas time is a great time for baking! Filling the house with sweet smells, it's aroma therapy! Holiday get togethers, giving your baked tasty creations as gifts, to have with coffee and snacks, put that holiday music on and it really is a fun ti...
What's The Word? Saturday, October 23, 2021What's The Word Today Hint:What's Cooking? What's the word? Today, it's all about cooking! Hey, even if you're not a cook, new words are fun to learn! Expand your vocabulary ...... want to impress...
Summer's over, yes, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun!Cold weather, shorter days, longer nights, it's easy to become a coach potato!How about a recipe book?Ideas:Favorite RecipesFamily RecipesHoliday RecipesBBQ RecipesWhatever you choose,...
Today's word is Appple-Knockers Will Rogers lamented what the " Oregon apple knockers " had done to his " city slickers " in a column after the game. by Will Rogers So, "What's the Word" is all about odd words. Most likely words not used very o...
September 29, 2021 Dollar Tree Press Release "Based on positive customer reaction and the success of its new Combo and Dollar Tree Plus store formats, the Company plans to begin adding new price points above $1 across all Dollar Tree Plus stores and ...
Sunday September 19, 2021 What's The Word? It was created to learn new words...why? Why not? Keep learning. Besides, it could help expand your vocabulary or at least maybe just give you extra points in Scrabble! "His thinking has ossified as he's gro...
Welcome to my garden, where bad jokes grown like weeds! Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do. I used to think I was indecisive. But now I'm not so sure. Always borrow money from a pessimist. They'll never expect it b...
So, what's the word? Obviously if you're reading this, you're online. This is one word that I have to say, I never heard of, but now, I most likely won't forget it! That's what's fun about doing "What's the Word?" I learn new words, some are st...
Elder abuse is something that is not really acknowledged, with the exception of an eye opening occassional report. But then, just as so many elderly people are placed in "warehouses" we call nursing homes, the subject in shelved away, too. ...
What's the Word? Who doesn't like to baffle people with using a word that they have never heard of, right? Besides, it's fun to have words for games like scrabble! Be sure if you learn the word, that you rember the definition! So, let's look at...
Ah, Aging .... some may disagree, but I think it beats the alternative! Family and friends gone long before they even had a chance to see wrinkles or gray hair! Our society focuses on youth and material things, two things that don't last! Many younge...
Another Monday, another week begins! Another day starts ... I thought it would be fun to focus on children. What better way to do that than to share quotes by Captain Kangaroo? Now, I'm showing my age! I grew up watching Captain Kangaroo (Bob K...
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left a profound impact on the region, bringing destructive floods, landslides, and wind damage that upended lives and devastated landscape...
A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he...
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...
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, ...
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