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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California pumpkin hobbyist has won first place at the 46th annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off, setting a record for the largest in California. Leonardo Urena of Napa won $15,000 Monday w...
Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup Active Time35 MINTotal Time1 HR 10 MINYieldServes : 6By SUE TORRES January 2008This silky soup gets its smoky sweetness from pureed chipotle peppers, a Mexican staple, and the surprising addition of ...
Here are my newly updated, Vegetarian Dinner Recipes (for Fall) to help us all get in the spirit of the season. I love the gradual shift from summer into fall, especially in the kitchen. The quality of the light changes and there is a...
We are obsessed with ravioli, but most of the time we admit that the four pieces you get as a serving is not filling enough. That's why it makes the perfect app. Breaded and fried, it is so fun to eat ravioli with your hands and dipping it in plenty ...
The Siren of the French BroadNowadays, it seems like the Appalachian trail is as crowded as a busy city street, with noisy novice hikers clad head to toe in the latest, most expensive, gear, armed with GPS devices and constantly talking on their cell...
Face Book Buncombe County Pets Lost & Found Well this is cupcAke she been missing since July 20 2019 she went missing in woodfin district and I so far have had one person contact me through text I believe it was a scam they text me from 16...
Dear FriendsOn October 9th 2019, IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be relit in Reykjavík, Iceland, in memory of my late husband John Lennon, on the occasion of his 79th birthday.I hope you will join us in celebrating the relighting of IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in I...
Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup 1-Pot Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup! Hearty, simple, and so satisfying. The perfect make-ahead meal for easy lunches and dinners!Author: Minimalist BakerPREP TIME10 minutesCOOK TIME40 minutesTOTAL TIME50 minutesS...
Fall Recipe: Merry Berry Salad Recipe Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens1 medium red apple, diced1 medium green apple, diced1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup slivered almonds, toastedDRESSING:1 cup fresh...
NEW YORK (AP) — Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as "Julia," has died. She was 84. Carroll's daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associat...
Date:September 16, 2019Source:Green Bank ObservatoryNeutron stars -- the compressed remains of massive stars gone supernova -- are the densest "normal" objects in the known universe. (Black holes are technically denser, but far from normal.) Just a s...
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated. The findin...
Welcome to October, Pisces. Last month brought changes in your social circles and it may still feel like things are shuffling around a bit. On Wednesday, October 2, Pluto goes direct, asking us to admit our darkest secrets to ourselves. Are you happ...
Nearly 15 percent of high school students report being bullied onlineDate: May 9, 2019University at BuffaloSummary:Teens who experience cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from poor sleep, which in turn raises levels of depression, found a n...
BOONE, N.C. — From April to June, as part of a robust effort to improve understanding of and resilience to the impacts of climate change on mountain systems, National Geographic and Tribhuvan University led what is likely the most comprehensive sing...
Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let's be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on.Whether you want a special beverage to liven up your weekend brunch, something to ...
Fall baking starts, and the smells of pumpkin bread, cinnamon, and apple-y desserts dominate the kitchen. It's a great time, especially for baking. I love apple desserts, and would say that on most days, I'll tell people that's my favorite kind ...
USDA US Forest Service Diane BanegasResearch and DevelopmentAugust 30th, 2019 at 8:27AMAs part of a Forest Service research study, 20,000 specific tree types, referred to as "special trees" were planted in 16 phytoremediation sites in the Lake M...
USDA Forest ServiceSeptember 20th, 2019 at 11:55AM by Yaneris M. Soto Muñiz José (Tato) Roig's farm has been producing coffee since 1978 and has become one of the most successful farms in Puerto Rico's Coffee Zone. However, Hurricane Maria...
Twice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey INGREDIENTS 3 medium sweet potatoes or garnet yams, scrubbed (about 3 pounds)1 Fresno or other red chiles, thinly sliced¼ cup honey4 tablespoons unsalted butterKosher salt2 tablespoons apple cider vin...
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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