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Swain County’s standing animal services ordinance dates back to late 2019, pending the establishment of an animal services…
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Travis Smith began his career with the Tribal Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission on Feb. 27, 2024. He…
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Last Monday marked the likely end of a career of service for outgoing Franklin Mayor Jack Horton. But,…
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The N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to improve travel conditions on N.C. 107 through Sylva.…
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The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate…
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Celebrate the holiday season in the Smokies
Embrace the spirit of the season with two festive events at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this December. Visitors are invited to celebrate Appalachian holiday traditions and create new memories during the “Festival of Christmas Past, Present and Future” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More
Macon County Library is hosting a “mind, body, f...
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Highway junkie: A conversation with Andy Thomas
There’s a heaviness when you listen to Andy Thomas’ latest album, “Highway Junkie.” Not only from the swamp rock meets honkytonk melodies, but also the underlying tone and hard truths of this whirlwind journey of a singer-songwriter pushing into the next phase of his promising… Read More
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The Haywood Community Band will present its “Tis...
Jackson County Americana/folk duo Bird in Hand wil...
Jam-rock ensemble Prophets of Time will hit the st...
Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Thursday, December 11 • 3pm-6pm — Black Mountain (550 NC-9)
• Dynamite Roasting
• Sunburst Trout
• Hickory Nut Gap Meats
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic beverage ideas for your holiday guests, here are some local ones to consider:
• Asheville Tea Company (Asheville NC) — look for their boxes of teas, particularly the seasonal blends.
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Question: Can drinking tart cherry juice help with my knee pain due to osteoarthritis?
Answer: While tart cherry juice isn’t harmful, the research proof of its efficacy to reduce pain or inflammation due to arthritis just is not there.
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Did you know that you can find locally roasted coffee (beans and ground and even some K-cups!) at Ingles Markets?
Be sure and look for these (and more) local coffee roasters at your Ingles Market, either on the local food shelf or on their own display:
Read MoreThe oath that guards our republic
In the cacophony of politics, one truth must remain clear: America’s armed forces swear allegiance not to a man, not to a party, but to the Constitution of the United States. That oath is the bedrock of our Republic. It is the firewall against tyranny.… Read More
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