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Thursday, November 21, 201911/21/2019

Christmas is for Kids 2019

Christmas is for Kids 2019 – our 12th season, can you believe it! Once again we’re committed to helping provide…

Wednesday, November 20, 201911/20/2019

Is It Really a Deal on Black Friday?

Check out this article before you hit the stores for Black Friday shopping. According to researchers, some stores are recycling…

Monday, November 18, 201911/18/2019

8-year old helps homeless vets & you can too!

8-year old Tyler is on a mission to help homeless veterans, mainly by handing out hygiene bags. Want to help…

Sunday, November 17, 201911/17/2019

Firefighters in the Classroom!

It’s a program called Firefighters for Literacy and it was started by a couple of Asheville firefighters who wanted to…

Monday, November 11, 201911/11/2019

Veterans Day Salutes & Savings

Today we honor our veterans. Really there are not enough words to properly express our depth of gratitude to all…

Monday, November 4, 201911/04/2019

The Adventures of Being a Foster Parent

Have you been thinking about becoming a foster parent? Maybe you can’t foster but did you know that there are…

Sunday, November 3, 201911/03/2019

Celebrating Leah’s “Gotcha” Day

10 years ago, a toddler named Leah came to live with Scott & Michelle Houser, forever changing their lives in…

Thursday, October 24, 201910/24/2019

For the Love of a Dog

Animal welfare advocates in Madison County need some help. Authorities have rescued 51 dogs who are part of a hoarding…

Wednesday, October 2, 201910/02/2019

Want to Go Into Labor?

You’ve probably heard the, especially if you’re near your due date. All these suggestions on how to induce labor –…

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Tammy and Kippers Skip-Day Ziplining With The Adventure Center of Asheville

Why work when you can play? Tammy and Kipper want to get you the day off you deserve. With each…

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WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

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Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

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