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Support Project Linus: Donate Blankets Today!

TL/DR - The Western North Carolina Chapter of Project Linus is seeking handmade blanket donations to replenish its inventory, which has been depleted due to numerous donations to local agencies and organizations during the winter. The organization accepts handmade quilts, crocheted or knitted blankets, and no-sew fleece blankets through various…

Biden’s contentious green plans could secure red and swing state wins

TL/DR - The Biden administration has invested $250 billion in infrastructure and clean energy projects in Republican and swing states. The president has allocated $478 billion to these projects, partly from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with an additional half a billion still available for spending. Biden's…

Sinclair Day of Service 2024: WLOS Team’s Commitment to Action

TL/DR - On April 9, 2024, employees of WLOS, a television network, will volunteer their time to the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries for Sinclair Day of Service. The ministry serves people who are homeless, poor, or suffering from substance abuse, and the network staff will assist in meal preparation and food box creation. Michael Woods,…

Saint Augustine’s Gets Boost with Fresh Donation Amid Finance Crisis

TL/DR - Saint Augustine's University alumni, including Franchestee Barner and her husband Dr. Honney Barner, are donating money to the university in an effort to help it financially. The couple are encouraging others to donate however much they can, even if it's as little as one dollar, to help preserve the institution's 157-year history. The…