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7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
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6 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
UNC Asheville receives $1.2 million grant to expand health programs for older adults
The NC Center for Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina Asheville has received a $1.2 million grant for the further development of an older adult health services education program.
8 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Strong storm brings 40-mph winds, hail to WNC
Pea-size hail and gusty winds were possible in parts of Buncombe, McDowell and Rutherford counties
Dolly Parton flowers from Asheville mural get a second life
A local nonprofit is turning flowers left at the West Asheville mural into bouquets for nursing homes, senior centers and veterans facilities across Western North Carolina
10 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
River Arts District studio to hold benefit auction for local artists, BeLoved Asheville
Trackside Studios, an art gallery and studios located in the River Arts District, will hold a benefit auction of artwork inspired by and salvaged from Tropical Storm Helene in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the storm.
12 hours ago in Local
FEMA sends $137 million more to North Carolina for Helene recovery
New funding includes millions for Western North Carolina roads, housing, debris removal and flood mitigation
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Dolly Parton flowers from Asheville mural get a second life
A local nonprofit is turning flowers left at the West Asheville mural into bouquets for nursing homes, senior centers and veterans facilities across Western North Carolina
11 hours ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
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