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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Prepare to be mesmerized by mind-boggling facts Open your minds to the wonders that lie ahead, Mind Your Head! If current greenhouse gas emissions continue, significant ocean currents that recirculate heat, cold, and precipitation between the tropics...
Emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica with total sea ice loss failed to breed in 2022. This reinforces projections that over 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be quasi-extinct by the end of the century due to global warming.British Antarctic Surv...
A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he...
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...
Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the Western North Carolina (WNC) mountains offer a perfect setting to bid farewell to the season. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, Labor Day wee...
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