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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 A group "The Friends of Mears Park Group" decided to forego their holiday lights display this year, as squirrels destroyed the display last year. The park is located in St. Paul, Minn. The display is actually in their park, and apparently people...
We've been using our air-fryer every day! We don't even use the stove anymore! It's quick, easy, healthy and makes everything tasty! The clean up is so quick, too! We decided to look into quick, tasty snacks for the upcoming holidays. ...
It's been awhile since we've done an "How Odd" Blog. After reading this story, we just knew it had to be shared! December 21, 2021 According to a Facebook post yesterday by the Akron Police Department, a man was arrested with stealing a bridge, ...
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! How about Hogamadog? Toe-cover? Snerdle? or Drachenfutter? Hogamadog – To me, it sounded like something you'd eat! Yes,...
I've seen pets get themselves in some interesting situations, but this one ranks up there. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said a dog named Jessie Lee was rescued from a cliff earlier this week. The adorable puppy, later named Jessi...
What's The Word? Well, this is a date, and two words, but I think it's great to learn traditions around the world and beliefs! So, today we are featuring, "Boxing Day." Boxing Day, in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, particularly Austra...
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...
Because in These Hills, You Can Laugh, Cry, and Rebuild—All in a DayThe air's been thick lately in alot of places —with smoke, yes, but also grit and grace.We've been through it: Hurricane Helene...
Inspired by The Minimalists and that nagging pile of stuff you keep ignoring If you've watched The Minimalists: Less Is Now on Netflix, you know exactly where I'm going with this. Joshua Fields Millbu...
A Town Hall Marked by Engagement and FrustrationTensions ran high at U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards' (R-NC) town hall in Asheville on March 13, where hundreds of constituents gathered to voice thei...
Western North Carolina is still rebuiding after Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Trees—nature's best defense against flooding, erosion...
Alright, folks, it's that time of year again—when we collectively lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of evening sunshine. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, so b...
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