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These links were chosen by the Newsroom for their newsworthy content. These sites enhance the news stories that aired on the newscast on the dates cited.

Links for Friday, November 6th 2009 stories:

IRS Has Millions in Returns: There are 4,500 federal tax refund checks awaiting delivery in the Carolinas, returned to the IRS because of mailing address errors.

Motorcycle Ride for Cancer:

The Beatles plan an "Abbey Road" reissue at certain independent record stores:


Links for Thursday, November 5th 2009 stories:

The Duggar Family in Pigeon Forge: One of this country'sw largest families are in Pigeon Forge this week to help the town light up the holidays.

Morning Surf:

Hotel Indigo Asheville:

Living with Advanced Lung Cancer: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!

Weaverville Art Safari : People in Weaverville have the chance to go on the hunt for unique artwork this weekend.

One Day Wunders: Click to learn more about Charlotte's Discovery Place.

H1N1 Vaccine Clinic: Buncombe County Health Center holds a clinic for H1N1 vaccines this Saturday

One Day Wunders: Click here to learn more about Levine Museum of the New South.

Gabe Saglie: Looking for an inexpensive getaway for the holidays? Gabe Saglie with Travelzoo.com has a few ideas that are not very far away


Links for Wednesday, November 4th 2009 stories:

Carolina Pottery Festival: The fifth annual Western North Carolina Pottery Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Dillsboro, N.C.

Holidays blues: For many people "Blue Christmas" is more than just a song. A recent survey by the National Mental Health Association showed many reasons why people feel blue around the holidays.

Positive Parenting: Parents know they have the best job in the world... but it is also the hardest. This morning Dr. Karen Reivich shared several ideas about positive parenting with our viewers.

Morning Surf:

Energy Star Tax-Free Weekend: Nov. 6 - 8. Click here for more information included in the promotion.

Foundation For Health Coverage Information: This Web site offers suggestions to people who cannot afford health insurance about other ways to get health care coverage.

Morning Surf:

Cut your holiday debt: "Are you looking for answers, solutions, information, and insight to help you better navigate the financial storms you're facing? I can help." - Sanyika Calloway Boyce


Links for Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 stories:

Seniors safe at home: Council on aging service specialist Nathan Johnson joined us for MY40 this morning to demonstrate the difficulty seniors have in juggling several important issues in their lives. This Thursday, the Savoy restaurant in Asheville plans to donate twenty percent of it's profits to the Seniors Safe At Home program.

Morning Surf:

Giving where it helps the most: The CEO of the national Meals On Wheels organization and the President of the Walmart Association joined us on MY40 this morning to appeal of help in profram to help feed the elderly across the country. Check out their web site for more information.

Give the gift they want: Chris leary joined us here on MY40 this morning for a look at some of the hottest gist ideas of the season.

Cooking with Pam Anderson: Making an impression in the kitchen for the holidays may be easier than you think. Coming up on MY40 This Morning, cookbook author and food columnist Pam Anderson

"How Sweet The Sound" choir competition: Grammy award winning producer... composer... and recording artist... Donald Lawrence.... and grammy award winning artist... and resident judge... Marvin Sapp are joined us this morning... to give us an idea of what's on the line for choirs from across the country.


Links for Monday, November 2nd 2009 stories:

Radon Test Kits:

I-40 Rockslide Information: The North Carolina Department of Transportation has set up a link on its website with the latest information about the I-40 rockslide in Haywood County.

Your Next Move:

Stress relief with author and lifestyle expert Mary Loverde: A lot of people are finding it hard to spend quality time with family and friends. Lifestyle expert and author Mary Loverde joined us on MY40 this morning to talk about ways to reduce the stress of day to day life.

A "Latte" Fun: A little bit of levity could go a long way to help some of the area's most needy people. Check out Biiltmore Baptist's A "Latte" Fun. The show wil act as a fundraiser for ABCCM

Boyd Mountain Tree Farm: Detour routes to get you around the I-40 rockslide and to Boyd Mountain Tree Farm.

Jaclyn Smith on MY40 this morning: Actress Jaclyn Smith joined us by satellite to talk about some of the latest decorating trends for the holiday season.

Go Public! Celebrate the City Schools: Tickets are on sale now for the Asheville City School's Gala event. This year's celebration will be at the Double Tree hotel in Biltmore.

Morning Surf:

Beef Recall: Fairbank Farms, a New York company, is recalling almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef because of a possible E. coli contamination. Some of the product was distributed in North Carolina.


Links for Sunday, November 1st 2009 stories:

NC Transportation Museum's Fall Excursion to the Blue Ridge Mountains:

NC Arts Fellowship Award:


Links for Saturday, October 31st 2009 stories:

South Carolina Offender Watch Program:


Links for Friday, October 30th 2009 stories:

Person of the Week: Click here for information on Relay for Life as featured in this week's "Person of the Week".

Leave a Message for Injured Deputy Shane Thomas:

Biltmore Baptist "Hoopla!": The folks at Biltmore Baptist church are offering an alternative to the traditional Trick or Treat on Halloween. Hoopla! starts at 3:00 this Saturday.

Seasonal sleep problems: Falling back to standard time could be a problem for some people. Some people have physical problems dealing with the time change. check out this website for an agency that might be able to help.

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