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After five years of litigation the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and former Macon Deputy Anthony Momphard have agreed…
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The superintendent of Macon County Schools announced his retirement earlier this year, and now the Macon County Board…
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A criminal case in the Cherokee Tribal Court involving former Wolfetown Rep. Bo Crowe appears to be headed for trial.
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The tribe’s financial future was the crux of the conversation when all six candidates in this year’s race…
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As it prepares for permanent closure this spring, the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton has received two…
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Future of the forest
Mill closure looms large in discussion of challenges facing WNC forests The familiar challenges of climate change, invasive pests and development pressure peppered the conversation during a May 18 panel discussion on the issues facing forests in Western North Carolina — but the impending closure of… Read More
When A.L. Freedlander issued the 1966 fundraising ...
After an extensive 11-day search, on May 6 the Gre...
Each May, Crabtree couple invites the public to dr...
Lightning ignited a wildfire in the Linville Gorge...
Renewing the fire through education: A conversation with Lori Reed
We can learn about cultures, history, social and economic structures, and more importantly ourselves — especially where we have come from and where we are going as a society. Every person has a story to tell, every community a culture and history. And teachers play a… Read More
In its second year, the North Carolina Guitar Cele...
A beloved gathering of locals and visitors alike, ...
In honor of a beloved local canine celebrity, Moll...
A regional Americana/bluegrass act, Granny’s Mas...
Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Lately I’ve been seeing recipes listing different sweeteners as “healthier” and less processed alternatives to sugar.
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Children often go through phases of refusing certain foods or only wanting to eat specific foods; this can be a normal part of their development.
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
One quick way to find low(er) sodium products is to use the iCurbside app. This app is available in your Google or Apple stores and can be downloaded for free.
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
There is not necessarily an easy answer to this since protein needs depend on a few factors like:
Read MoreDon’t legislate your ‘beliefs’
To the Editor: According to a couple of newsletters I got, the week of May 14-20 was National Women’s Health Week, urging me to consult with my certified and licensed doctors about screenings and best health practices to keep myself healthy. Read More
To the Editor: I would like to offer a small clari...
To the Editor: My oh my, but Janet Presson, R.N., ...
When I was growing up and even in early adulthood,...
The national budget is often compared to that of a...
Hard Things
A nice long stretch after a car ride, hitting the gym after a hiatus, the first run after your schedule got thrown off – these are some of the most satisfying feelings of accomplishment. Read More
It seems the warmer weather is finally here to sta...
I recently watched a video of Carolyn Myss discuss...
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On May 12, North Carolina-based musician Libby Rod...
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