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Why All the Fall Colors?

After a long hot summer my favorite time of year is finally here, with its balmy days, cool nights, and eventual forest color ...
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WNC Nature Center Receives Sixth Consecutive AZA Accreditation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced last week that the Western North Carolina Nature ...
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Noncredit Health Programs Slated for Walters State

Students can start an in-demand healthcare career in months through Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training Health ...
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Parrottsville Heritage Days event set for this weekend regardless of the weather

PARROTTSVILLE — Parrottsville Heritage Days is traditionally held the second weekend of October, so it will be held. The ...
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Burn permits required throughout the state starting Oct. 15

Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting ...
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Water Quality Grant Proposals Now Accepted

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting proposals for projects to address nonpoint source pollution (NPS) and improve or protect water quality across Tennessee. The deadline to subm ...