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Ingles Reports Helene Losses Up to $55 Million

Ingles Markets, the Black Mountain-based grocery chain, suffered $35 million to $55 million in property and inventory losses from Tropical Storm Helene, the company announced Tuesday.

Jack-o-lanterns on a leaf display during Halloween.

Can You Eat Your Jack-o-lantern Pumpkin?

It’s fall and thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and to Halloween jack-o-lanterns. But, can you use a pumpkin for both a jack-o-lantern and for eating?

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Twelve Lessons from the First Few Days of Early Voting

The State Board of Elections asked the county boards of elections across North Carolina for common voter questions, concerns, and misconceptions during the first days of in-person early voting

A person holding a phone.

How to Maintain Healthy Smartphone Habits

What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties.