Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day! This is a day to let you acknowledge your dad! Many of us will be honoring the memory of our fathers. WNCTIMES Wishes Happy Father's Day to all Fathers!

Greek Cucumber & Tomato Salad6 Servings 6 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon dill weed or 1 te...

BBQ Time!

WNCTIMES continues our BBQ Summer Online Tour! Flank Steak With Radish Salsa Recipe: Flank Steak With Radish Salsa Prep the simple Radish Salsa the night before serving so all you need do is sprinkle on seasonings and throw it on the grill. Cook summ...

"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit." – E.E. Cummings The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and t...

"Brand Me" Presentations increases students' confidence & employability

The University of Portsmouth is helping its students build a strong personal brand to increase their confidence and enhance their employability. Today's graduates may no longer have one job for life and instead could have a variety of careers. Employ...

Mario Gordillo was injured when his car went into Pigeon River in Canton JUe 5, 2019. He died yesterday at Mission Hospital in Asheville. His employer, Anderson McNair General Contractors (Team Anderson) setup a GoFundMe to help his wife, three young...

With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, many believe the sheer size of that generation is putting undue pressure on Social Security's funds. CNBC PUBLISHED MON, JUN 10 2019 2:01 PM EDT UPDATED AN HOUR AGOLorie Konish@LORIEKONISH But it turns o...

Still looking for forever homes for these friendly felines

​Mission:To help alleviate the suffering of abandoned abused, homeless and injured animals in Swain County.  We provide a caring haven and find loving homes for as many as possible. Through community outreach, education and media, we seek to tra...

Glamping!

What is glamping? It's a combination of glamour and camping, or luxury camping, satisfying both the city slicker and nature lover. Arrive to a fully set up mountain campsite in our Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, no assembly or equipment requ...

Benefits of Play for Adults

The Benefits of Play for Adults How Play Benefits Your Relationships, Job, Bonding, and Mood In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between child...

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC 20528 / www.oig.dhs.govJune 3, 2019MEMORANDUM FOR: Mark A. MorganActing DirectorFROM: John V. KellyActing Inspector GeneralSUBJECT: Concerns about ICE Detainee Treatment and Car...

Recently on The School of Greatness podcast, I had the opportunity to interview Steve Weatherford, the former NFL Super Bowl champion who was one of the best punters in the world, about his secrets to success. One of the most powerful things that ent...

WNCTIMES Summer Online Tour: BBQ Recipes Continues! bonappetit.com Shares their 89 Grilling Recipe favorites! We are sharing a few here and giving a link to the full list below! Around here, summer is pretty much synonymous with grilli...

Your Next Pet is Waiting For You!

For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit ...

Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe Best Chicken Marinade Recipe - Chicken recipes are always a crowd-pleaser. This easy chicken marinade comes together in minutes for juicy, tender chicken every time. Prep Time10 minsChilling Time1 hrTotal Time10 mins ...

Grilled Banana Boat Foil Recipe

 A banana version of s'mores with chocolate, marshmallows, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal. By Girl Who Ate EverythingIngredients 1 banana, peeled 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons Cinn...

Brush Your Teeth Postpone Alzheimers

You don't only avoid holes in your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease. The researchers have determined that gum disease (gingiviti...

Summer Side Dish!

 Macaroni Egg Salad Recipe Ingredients:16 oz box macaroni noodles1/2 cup celery6 hard boiled eggs1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing1 cup mayo1 tsp celery salt1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper Boil your noodles in a pot per the directions on the box. ...

Summer Steak Kabobs These steak kabobs not only satisfy my love of outdoor cooking, they feature a mouthwatering marinade, too. It's terrific with chicken and pork, but I prefer it with beef because it tenderizes remarkably well. —Christi Ross, Guthr...

​Wnctimes is starting an Summer Online Tour of Recipes. We are going to places online to choose yummy recipes to pace along to you!  Feel free to send any of your favorites, even your own recipes! Subscribe and keep up! Go to the link below to c...