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1 week ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
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7 hours ago in Asheville History, Local
Strangeville: Ghost lore at St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock, NC
Long before ghost stories took hold, St. John in the Wilderness carried a layered history. Explore how its cemetery and past shaped its haunted reputation.
16 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.
Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Human remains found in Pisgah National Forest
Buncombe County deputies say remains were discovered by hunters in remote area near Yancey County line
1 day ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: A Waterloo veteran in Flat Rock
A Waterloo veteran from Glasgow left his mark on Flat Rock before his remains were reportedly carried back to Scotland.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.
Entertainment
16 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.
Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Native Advertising, On The Town, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
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