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Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Continues Off-Site Instruction

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is continuing to offer programming off-site this November while its building remains closed for repairs.

Some nonprofit hospitals reaping benefits off patients while providing less care

At a time when North Carolina is ranked as one of the most expensive states for health care in the nation, many nonprofit hospitals are reaping huge profits while providing little in the way of charity care. That’s according to a report by the N.C.

A Recovery Story

Someday, Barbara Ann Day would like to have a dog again. Possibly even a cat. Having pets was a happy time in her life. She had four dogs and a few cats until her life changed drastically on December 28, 2017. That was the day she crashed a car and took the lives of two people.

Halloween Fun

Looking for some family fun for the Halloween weekend? There are several options over the weekend. Once again, Clay County Sheriff's Office Cops for Kids 2nd Annual Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat will be the premier event in Clay County. Starting at 6:30 p.m.

School board votes to uphold remote learning option

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create difficult choices for educators.

WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Nov. 12; Application deadline Dec. 17.

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. Applicants should contact their Cooperative Extension agents by Nov. 12 to set up an appointment to discuss their projects. Applications are available at www.wncagoptions.

Governor Cooper Announces Jaguar Gene Therapy’s Plans to Invest $125 Million and Create 200 New Jobs in Durham County

Jaguar Gene Therapy, LLC, an Illinois-based gene therapy company, will create 200 new jobs and invest more than $125 million to locate a GMP facility in Durham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Fitness industry, hurt by COVID shutdowns, works to bounce back

The government-imposed lockdowns of last year wrecked the global economy, and the fitness industry was among the businesses hurt most by the closures. But a new study finds the industry is “poised for incredible growth ...

North Carolina Is 8th Best State for Warm Winter Camping

With the emergence of coronavirus variants and continued concerns about the state of the economy, the travel and tourism industry continues to face an uncertain recovery. But one segment of the industry has fared well during the pandemic: camping, RVing, and other forms of outdoor recreation.

Howling Coyotes this Halloween Indicates Pups are on the Move

Just in time for Halloween, expect to see and hear more coyotes over the coming weeks as young coyotes leave their parents’ territory to establish a home of their own.