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Wednesday, March 18, 202003/18/2020

Local Side Hustle Opportunities

If you’re looking to make some extra cash or maybe just to bridge the gap brought on by Covid19, here…

Wednesday, March 11, 202003/11/2020

5 Local Facts to Know About Coronavirus

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: that’s the main message from local health and government officials…

Friday, March 6, 202003/06/2020

Helping Malcolm

Students at the University of South Carolina are helping a local restaurant employee rebuild his home after a fire. Here’s…

Wednesday, March 4, 202003/04/2020

Local Efforts to Help Nashville

Our hearts go out to all of the families affected by the devastating tornadoes that ripped through downtown Nashville. Here…

Tuesday, February 11, 202002/11/2020

5 Numbers Guaranteed to Put a Smile On Your Face!

Did you know that there are now 5 numbers that can turn around that bad day you’re having? Grab that…

Wednesday, February 5, 202002/05/2020

Local Resume Company Offering Help to Earth Fare Employees

With the recent unfortunate announcement from Earth Fare that they would be closing all of their stores, leaving hundreds of…

Friday, January 31, 202001/31/2020

Print these Prop Bets to Share at Your Party!

Looking for a little friendly wager going into Sunday’s big game? Check out these prop bets. There’s a printable version…

Friday, January 24, 202001/24/2020

Cookies! We Want Girl Scout Cookies!

Are you on the hunt for those delicious Girl Scout Cookies, too? Troops within the Peaks to the Piedmont Council…

Monday, January 13, 202001/13/2020

Teach a Kiddo to Read!

What would the world be like for you if you could not read this sentence?  Did you know that your…

Tuesday, December 31, 201912/31/2019

Ideas for ringing in 2020

Looking for fun this New Year’s Eve and don’t want the bar/brewery scene? Check out Asheville Retrocade’s Smash in the…

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WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

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Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.