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The N.C. Department of Transportation and its partners have selected two sites in the Pigeon River Gorge for…
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The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and state and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign…
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Sales executive Ken Brown says he’ll enter the Republican Primary for North Carolina’s 118th House District, setting up…
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At odd hours of the day and night, Maggie Valley resident David Crane grabs a cup of coffee,…
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Macon County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget maintains the current tax rate, even as county revenues are projected…
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Discover the Smokies with new public programs
This summer and fall, visitors can enjoy family-friendly programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, starting June 7. Visitors are invited to take a hike with a ranger, learn about mountain life, meet some of the creatures that call the Smokies’ home, trek into the… Read More
The National Park Service will complete important ...
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Qua...
More than two centuries after William Bartram expl...
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Lonesome wind: Upstream Rebellion to play Folkmoot Center
At the recent MerleFest, the nation’s premier Americana/bluegrass festival in Wilkesboro, an emerging act from our region, Upstream Rebellion, not only made its debut at the gathering as part of the band competition, the members also walked away immensely inspired. Read More
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The 26th annual Taste of Scotland Festival will be...
Regional country/rock artist Jon Cox will perform ...
Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Thursday, June 5th • 3pm-6pm
Complimentary Samples
(Limited Availability)
Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
One of the most underappreciated parts of some of the foods we eat is fiber. Fiber can:
• Make us feel more full and satisfied.
• Help with digestion and gut health.
• Reduce "bad" cholesterol
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
Often, I hear terms like “buy local” and “eat local foods”. But what does “local” mean? There is no legal definition of “local”, and it may depend on who is using this term and their personal opinion of what “local” means.
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Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian
You need a sweet treat but don't want to add too many calories or carbohydrates/sugar to your meals ...what can you do?
Here are 10 ideas to satisfy that craving without going overboard and that contain nutrients that will contribute to health more so than just having candy or a pastry:
Read MoreReclaiming the flag on No Kings Day
To the Editor: June 14 isn't just another date — it's the day we take back what's ours. You know what's remarkable? They want you to think the American flag belongs to them now. That somehow the stars and stripes became the exclusive property of… Read More
To the Editor: Rep. Chuck Edwards greeted attendee...
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To the Editor: On Memorial Day — a holiday that ...
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