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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Spring Into New Recipes! Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup We may not think of spring and soup together, but why not? Easy, quick to fix, just put it in the slow cooker and go do whatever you planned outdoors! Often touted as "the soup onion," leeks...
When the stock market crashed in 1929 leaving shattered lives and a fatigued economy throughout the United States, Asheville carried the heaviest burden of all. Yet like many American cities, Asheville celebrated a booming economy in the 1920s,...
October 9, 2019 Source: University of Texas at San Antonio Summary: New research looks into the impact police stops have on the mental health of youth. Researchers reveal that youth experiencing intrusive police stops are at risk of heighte...
LONDON (AP) — Surgeons at King's College Hospital in London removed a brain tumor from a woman who played the violin during the procedure. Doctors for violinist Dagmar Turner, 53, mapped her brain before the surgery to identify areas that were active...
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville! Our Mission Brother Wolf Animal Rescue provides the resources and lifesaving programs to build No-Kill communities. History Brother Wolf Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 by a small group of volunteers and fos...
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — An attempt in Wyoming to break a world record for the most sparklers lit simultaneously failed on a technicality. Guinness World Records officials ruled each participant was required to light his or her own sparkler during...
Spring Into New Recipes! Who wants to be indoors cooking when you want to be outdoors enjoying spring! This yummy recipe is also gluten free! Ingredients 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, About 3 large1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, Fresh ground1...
Science News: Research stimulate areas vital to consciousness in monkey's brains--and it wakes them up Science Daily: Date:February 12, 2020Source: Cell PressOne of the central questions in neuroscience is clarifying where in the brain con...
Antibiotics discovered that kill bacteria in a new way Date:Source:McMaster UniversitySummary:A new group of antibiotics with a unique approach to attacking bacteria has been discovered, making it a promising clinical candidate in the fight against a...
Spring Into New Recipes! And Oh How Easy! Asparagus Sald with Reduced Balamic Vinaigrette! INGREDIENTSFOR THE DRESSING: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 small garlic clove, very finely minced1/4 cup olive...
1. Sear the pork chops first. Giving the pork chops a quick sear in the skillet before adding to the crock-pot isn't just for the color. It helps trap in some juices and gives it a nice almost caramelized crust which adds tons of flavor. 2. Don...
Monday Spoonful of Positive Quotes! "Here's to a productive Monday & Strong Coffee!" "My coffee machine is the most beautiful person in the world to me." "Sometimes I stay up so late that I have my morning coffee before I go to bed." "Seven...
Spoonful of Positive: Sunday Thoughts! Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s I had a lot of messages about Love & Peace. Yes, we were in Vietnam, reminded on evening news, having a brother serving there ... a paratrooper, my parents not knowing...
Spring Into New Snack Recipes! Lime Avocado Hummus Recipe Ingredients1 teaspoon whole peppercorns1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs1/2 cup olive ...
Now, when we think of springtime, usually a crockpot doesn't come to mind. Hey, it's easy, yummy and healthy! Giving you time to get out and enjoy Spring! Springtime Crockpot Minestrone INGREDIENTS 1 sweet onion, diced3 garlic cloves, min...
Kids and learning online, What? So many times parents worry about the time their kids spend online. PBS offers a safe environment where kids can learn while playing entertaining games! Clifford the Big Red Dog is an interactive game that ...
Once you get the hang of container gardening you might find yourself growing more and more pots each year. Here are some of our best tips for successful container gardens. Don't Skimp on DrainageWhile this may sound like an odd first tip,...
Spring It On! Hey, Healthy can be tasty! Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a healthier fruit dessert made with fresh strawberries, whole grain butter crumb topping, and a lightly sweetened vanilla glaze. This healthier oatmeal bars recipe is a favori...
Spring is just around the corner! Time to get some yummy, easy, healthy recipes together! Grilled Salmon with Greek Salad You can whip up this light and refreshing dish in just 20 minutes. It doesn't get easier than that! Grilled salmon pairs perfect...
We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty ...
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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