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Renting 101: Tips for First-time Renters

Many students are heading back to school this month. College students as well as other renters are moving into rental apartments and houses across the state—some for the first time.

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A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar

So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs to happen to get those solar panels on your roof?

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Bees and Beekeeping

Honey bees play an important role in Buncombe County’s environment and North Carolina’s economy. Honey bees add millions of dollars statewide to the value of fruit, vegetable and seed crops.

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Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Hillside Terrace

Hillside Terrace is a small but vibrant neighborhood association serving 60 or so residents who reside in 33 homes located in West Asheville between historic Malvern Hills and the Asheville School campus.

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Make Your Grounds Go Further

U.S. coffee-drinkers consumed more than three billion pounds of coffee last year. That’s a lot of grounds!

Biltmore's Buckspring hidden in the forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Great Camp in the Great Outdoors

In the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families like the Vanderbilts to have a getaway “great camp” or lodge in the Adirondacks so that they could enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating.

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The History of the Electric Car

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular.

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Home Insulation: It’s All About the R-Value

Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or Asheville, North Carolina, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient with the right insulation. Insulation helps lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.

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Recovering North Carolina’s Bill of Rights

The caper and recovery of North Carolina’s Bill of Rights started more than a century ago and involved soldiers, citizens, antique dealers, governors, and the FBI.

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Making Moments Happen: Why Birthday Cakes Matter

MANNA knows with first-hand experience the barriers that its WNC neighbors face when it comes to accessing food, and specifically, fresh produce and other healthy foods.

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Tips for Joining a Gym

If you’re looking to get in shape, a membership at a gym, fitness center, health spa, or sports club could be a good option.