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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Gun Violence Awareness Day
WHO DO YOU #WEARORANGE FOR?
The #WearOrange Campaign and National Gun Violence Awareness Day was inspired by
Chicago teens who refused to be silent in the face of gun violence after their 15-year-old
friend, Hadiya Pendleton, was killed by a stray bullet days after performing at President
Obama's second inauguration. They selected orange because it is the color used by hunters to
protect themselves. No one is immune to gun violence, as proven by the tragic shooting at
Sandy Hook Elementary School that claimed the lives of 20 first-graders and six educators.
The Know the Signs prevention programs since developed and implemented by Sandy Hook
Promise are proving effective in making schools and communities safer. Share Sandy Hook
Promise with your family and friends and work with us to #ProtectOurKids from gun violence.
Nearly 5 million citizens have taken our Make the Promise pledge.
Won't you join us and spread the word to help us get to 5 million strong by National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Today Is National Gun Violence Awareness Day - Sandy Hook Promise
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Beyond the Boom: How Fourth of July Fireworks Terrify Our Pets and Impact Our Community
The Fourth of July. For many of us, it's a weekend of barbecues, sunshine, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for our beloved pets and the unseen wildlife around us, it's often a we...
Sound of Silence: Is a Viral Science Experiment the Future of Firefighting?
A student holds a small, strange-looking device that looks like a speaker aimed at a flickering flame. He flips a switch, a deep, rumbling sound fills the air, and poof—the fire vanishes as if snuffed...
Braving It Solo: Your Guide to WNC Bravecation for Singles
The world often tells us vacations are for couples, families, or groups of friends. But what if your soul is craving something different? What if you're yearning for an adventure that's solely yours –...
Forever Golden: Celebrating Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys' Endless Summer
While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legac...
Remembering What Memorial Day's Really About
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....