n a passionate adventurer finds music, then magic ensues. Guitarist Darnell “Showcase” Taylor captivates worldwide audiences through a style that balances tradition with innovation. Born and raised in ...

A piano carries more than sound. It holds memory, craftsmanship, and intention. For owners of heirloom and high-end instruments, the decision to invest in piano restoration is rarely simple. It ...

Billie Jo Glenn Dean, 89, of Glenn Bridge Road flew to Heaven on Monday, December 8, 2025. She joins her beloved husband, David Lee Dean, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage. A native of ...

We never miss a beat, so Feedback, prompted by assistant news editor and Swiftie Alexandra Thompson, has been taking a close look at a major paper in the Annals of Botany, published in August. It is ...

If eating whole foods, getting good sleep, regular exercise are already in rotation in your longevity arsenal, consider taking up a new instrument. Research that was recently published in the journal ...

Wanda Jane (Whitaker) Penland, 79, of Asheville, died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Solace Center in Asheville. Born in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Roland Edgar and Ruby Lee ...

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Federal regulators have issued a rare, urgent warning over the risk of Boeing 737 MAX engines malfunctioning and letting smoke into an airplane cabin or cockpit. Damage to the engine’s oil system can ...

Carole was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Angela Thornton; & her brothers, Randall, Richard and Darryl. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Kathleen) Thornton; sister-in-law, Elaine ...