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The exterior of an Ingles grocery store.

Ingles Reports Helene Losses Up to $55 Million

Ingles Markets, the Black Mountain-based grocery chain, suffered $35 million to $55 million in property and inventory losses from Tropical Storm Helene, the company announced Tuesday.

Jack-o-lanterns on a leaf display during Halloween.

Can You Eat Your Jack-o-lantern Pumpkin?

It’s fall and thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and to Halloween jack-o-lanterns. But, can you use a pumpkin for both a jack-o-lantern and for eating?