This must be the place: ‘That’s the story of my life rich or poor and mostly poor and truly poor’

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Wednesday, 28/08/2024

To preface, this column does not reflect the views or opinions of this publication. For the last 12 years, this weekly column has been (and will remain) a vessel to conjure and express my own personal thoughts amid the wanderings and ponderings of my existence. 

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Gorges campground closed after bear encounter

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Wednesday, 08/11/2023

The campground at Gorges State Park in Transylvania County is closed through Nov. 16 after a bear attacked an RV last week. 

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Partner Content: Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Rethinking Your Drink

There seems to be more interest lately in non-alcoholic (NA) beverages.  These run the gamut from mixed drinks without alcohol (aka “mocktails”) to beer and wine that can be classified as NA when they have less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). 

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Question: Does Milk Cause Mucus When You Have a Cold? 

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Question: I have been having issues with constipation and my doctor told me to get more fiber in my diet.  What foods have fiber and how much should I get? 

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Question: I have PCOS but really crave sweets like baked goods. What are some things I could eat? 

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