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Buncombe County -- January 23, 2024: Buncombe County Government Community News:

Buncombe County -- January 22, 2024: Looking to get your kids outside this winter?

Buncombe County -- January 22, 2024: Buncombe County Government Community News

Haywood County -- Jan 2024: Two grants totaling $40,000 were given to Haywood Community College to fund the Lavender Fund, which helps students there who are struggling financially.

Rutherford County -- January 4, 2024: Rutherford County Government Announcement: Opioid Settlement Funds Project Proposals Requested

A "Blue Alert" is a public emergency alert system similar to AMBER and Silver Alerts, but specifically used when a law enforcement officer is in danger.

Happy 2024 Western North Carolina!  The celebrations are over, and now we begin a new year.

The Henderson County Government shared the following tips to Avoid Respiratory Illnesses:

WNC -- December 2023: Western Carolina University Blog By Bill Studenc

Raleigh -- Press Release December 18, 2023: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office

WNC -- A cultural renaissance is taking place, breathing new life into the rich tapestry of Appalachian heritage.

North Carolina -- Press Release: December 11, 2023: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded approximately $7.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education to improve math education in rural schools as part of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program.

As the festive season approaches, the pressure to find the perfect Christmas gift intensifies.

As the winter chill sets in, pet owners must take extra precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry friends. Here are essential tips to keep your pets safe during the colder months.

Researchers conducted a series of studies and discovered that traditional thinkers—those with low levels of openness to novel concepts and experiences—generated more original ideas than peers when they engaged in "emotional reappraisal."