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China, the world’s largest buyer of recycled materials, stopped importing mixed paper and certain types of plastics that have dramatically lowered the price of recycled materials in the U.S.

If you’ve been through a breakup before, you’re definitely not alone. We surveyed 100 men and women who want to get back together with their exes, and here are their top three reasons:

Asheville was the only North Carolina small city to rank in the top 10 in Resonance Consultancy’s Best Small Cities 2018 list. Here are the top 10 small cities, defined as having a total population of less than 1 million people, in rank order:

Looking for a way to unwind? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos are sweeping the internet, offering an unexpected pleasant, tingly sensation to viewers.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

Acknowledge mothers in your life with something fun and funky this Mother’s Day (May 13).

After surviving breast cancer and struggling with familial rejection for being a single mom, Lee Rankin needed to make a change. A chance encounter with an alpaca at the Kentucky State Fair inspired her with the decision for what she wanted that change to be: a mountaintop farm filled with alpacas.

South of Asheboro, in the Uwarrie Mountains, the North Carolina Zoo remains the largest natural habitat zoo in the U.S.

If you shop on Amazon, make sure you use AmazonSmile to donate a portion of your purchases to the philanthropy of your choice.

I arrived at the All American Marathon in Fayetteville cold, wet and undertrained. The half-marathon was my first race of 2018, despite ALS.

There are tons of car blogs to choose from with opinions and advice. If you want to see what’s happening in the world of automobiles or just love car conversation, below are a few blogs we recommend to rev your appetite.

If your child is between the ages of 8 and 12 and loves go-karting, you’ll want to sign them up for this.

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

It seems we are continuously subjected to more heartbreaking news than uplifting stories, with devastating headlines exploding on social media and beyond. But how can we balance the depressing with the inspiring?

I have really enjoyed being a part of Models for Charity and making a positive impact in our community.

Welcome spring with a stroll through the Biltmore Estate’s gardens. The first day of the season started with the celebration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy and his last work: George Vanderbilt’s wonderful Biltmore gardens.

Through the #MeToo movement, women all over the world started sharing experiences regarding sexual misconduct. Initially founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke, the movement focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence, particularly young girls of color.

As a Rotarian for nearly 20 years, I learn about great people and their missions every week.

Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger-relief organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Bottled is an app enabling people to meet one another and learn what it’s like to live in another region or country. Think modern-day pen pals.

When Andrea Lytle Peet was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2014 at age 33, she knew she didn’t have time to waste. ALS is a neurological disease that typically leads to death within two to five years.

There’s a new way to learn a foreign language that more than 1 million subscribers already know about. The Babbel app for web, iOS and Android was developed by 100 linguists and language experts in Berlin. The goal: Tailor foreign language instruction to the learner’s native tongue, and get students to speak the new language as quickly as possible.

This fall Lincolnton will see its historic Eureka Manufacturing Co. Cotton Mill transform into its first brewery. The mill was built between 1907 and 1910, and led to the development of textile mill villages, schools and churches, and brought people from rural areas closer to the city.

Having children and pets in the home is totally doable with the right planning. Some keys to teaching your child to be a responsible pet owner:

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

Our backyard trees, the shady parks in our neighborhoods, our tree-lined main streets, and the forests surrounding our towns are all part of North Carolina’s urban forest network. These trees are the answer to many pollution, flooding, health and economic issues.

How about acknowledging Valentine’s Day in a non-traditional way? Here are a few creative ideas:

Beads of every size, shape and color are a quintessential part of Mardi Gras. Krewes gleefully throw them to parade-goers, who wear their colorful catches like badges of honor.

Asheville, a city located in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, is well known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture.

Tires are crucial for handling and braking, but choosing replacements for a car, SUV or truck can be daunting.