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8 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

8 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

8 hours ago in Local

North Buncombe River Parks Design Workshop scheduled

Walnut Island River Park

These three river parks were damaged by Helene over 2 years ago.

10 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.

10 hours ago in Local, Politics

What happens with campaign signs? Counties offering ways to recycle them

Signs at the entrance of the Leicester Community Center, one of the early voting sites in Buncombe County.

Candidates have 10 days after election to retrieve signs

12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Buncombe County man sentenced after violent dispute over parking spot

Brandon Boone

According to records, the man hit another man in the face with a handgun and fired the gun in the air.

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12 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Your next MacBook is $234.97 and comes with a free month of VPN protection

Asheville and Western North Carolina readers comparing laptop options can review this refurbished MacBook Air’s price, specifications and purchase restrictions.

This Grade A refurbished 2018 MacBook Air weighs 2.75 pounds and has Touch ID, a Retina display, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

13 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.

13 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.

14 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."

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