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32 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 6-8
From open artist studios in Weaverville to Fleetwood Mac tribute music in Asheville, the Nov. 6-8 weekend includes concerts, community gatherings, art walks and outdoor activities across WNC.
16 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Black Mountain nonprofit wins national parks award
Waypoint Adventure honored for helping people with disabilities enjoy North Carolina state parks
16 hours ago in Education, Local
UNC Asheville named among NC’s prestigious colleges
New report highlights undergraduate research and student projects tied to Helene recovery
16 hours ago in Local
North Buncombe River Parks Design Workshop scheduled
These three river parks were damaged by Helene over 2 years ago.
18 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine adds five physicians, expands care in Western North Carolina
New specialists in spine care, sports medicine, pain management and joint replacement are accepting patients at offices across the region.
18 hours ago in Local, Politics
What happens with campaign signs? Counties offering ways to recycle them
Candidates have 10 days after election to retrieve signs
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20 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle
Your next MacBook is $234.97 and comes with a free month of VPN protection
This Grade A refurbished 2018 MacBook Air weighs 2.75 pounds and has Touch ID, a Retina display, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
22 hours ago in Lifestyle
The daily habits that have the biggest impact on healthy aging
Fatty15 reports that healthy aging relies on consistent daily habits such as a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and social connections.
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1 week ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."





