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6 days ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
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4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Expect delays: I-26 East lanes closing overnight Tuesday
All eastbound lanes near mile marker 33 scheduled to close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction work
5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Crash closes lane on I-240 East near Exit 3A in Asheville
Drivers should expect delays Monday morning as crews respond to a crash in Buncombe County
5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Severe storm threat expands across Asheville area
The National Weather Service says damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat as storms move through region
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide
Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care
Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide
Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
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