Lifestyle
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
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13 hours ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local
Repair or replace? What to do with damaged jewelry
Some jewelry problems are worth fixing. Others may be signs it's time to replace the piece.
15 hours ago in Community, Housing, Local
26-acre Haw Creek property slated for renovation into housing and more
A 26-acre Haw Creek property, including five homes, wooded and open areas, a barn, a workshop and other buildings, has been purchased by a family-owned LLC for renovation and thoughtful development.
16 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
‘Dolly’ to the NC Zoo: Asheville black bear to be kept alive in zoo partnership
After previously announcing that a black bear that has habitually broken into homes in a North Asheville neighborhood would be put down, officials have announced a collaboration with the North Carolina Zoo to keep the bear alive.
19 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Nearly 2 years after Helene, Marshall keeps rebuilding
French Broad Exchange has reopened, while a new public service complex and post office are on the way
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Photo, Sports
Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament has been major draw for WNC, officials say
The Biltmore Championship Asheville, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in the Asheville area in over 80 years, has been a major draw for Western North Carolina, Explore Asheville said.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
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