ASCOG Advocate: August 23, 2013

The area covered by this short-lived republic.

On this date, in 1784, western North Carolina (now east Tennessee) declared itself an independent state.  It was never accepted into the United States and lasted only four years as an independent republic.

What was the name of this short-lived state?

"Medicare is ending" and other Obamacare myths.

A new, limited Swedish study points to life-long factors, behaviors and activities that may lead to dementia and Alzheimer's.

A former southern California surgeon was charged with involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse in separate incidents.

Despite a 20 year battle with multiple sclerosis, a N.C. teacher taught thousands of children to swim.