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Study: In Cities Across the Country, Driving Electric Is Cheaper Than Gasoline

November 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

New Study Shows Electric Vehicles Cheaper to Operate, Maintain Than Conventional Cars By Seth D. Michaels, Union of Concerned Scientists It’s much cheaper to charge a car than fill it with gasoline, according to the […]

The contribution of melting ice in Greenland to sea level rise in New York City (inset). Red indicates the greatest sea level contribution, blue is the smallest to no contribution. A new NASA tool lets users research the contributions of all regions of global land ice to sea levels in 293 port cities. Data image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Google. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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NASA Links Port-City Sea Levels to Regional Ice Melt

November 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Pat Brennan, NASA Sea Level Portal A new NASA tool links changes in sea level in 293 global port cities to specific regions of melting land ice, such as southern Greenland and the Antarctic Peninsula. […]

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NC Receives $92 Million in Volkswagen Settlement, Invites Public Ideas for Its Use

November 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

NC Governor Names DEQ as Lead Agency to Develop Plan to Invest Settlement; Deadline for Public Comment is Dec. 31 North Carolinians with ideas about how to use $92 million from a court settlement to […]

Winterfest 2016 photo. Credit: Evan Semon
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Cherry Creek North-Denver to Hold Free Winter Fest on Dec. 9

November 28, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Stephanie Blake and Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications Celebrate the 2017 holiday season in Cherry Creek North on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10am to 2pm at Winter Fest on Fillmore Plaza, located between 1st and 2nd […]

2017 NC Holiday Flotilla People's Choice Award winner. Photo: Beth W. Hedgepeth
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Flotilla Winners Draw Attention to Pet Adoption

November 27, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, launched the holiday season with two long-running traditions, the 34th-annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, including a massive 20-minute Zambelli Fireworks display, and the 13th-annual […]

JPL engineers recently finished developing three drones and the artificial intelligence needed for them to navigate an obstacle course by themselves. As a test of these algorithms, they raced the drones against a professional human pilot. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Human Versus Artificial Intelligence in NASA/Google Drone Race

November 21, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Andrew Good, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Drone racing is a high-speed sport demanding instinctive reflexes — but humans won’t be the only competitors for long. Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, put […]

Hurricane flooding. Source: North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
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NC Gov. Announces More Home Repair Funds Coming for Hurricane Matthew Survivors

November 20, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolinians Urged to Sign Up for Appointments Starting November 21, Visit Application Centers Beginning November 30 Hurricane Matthew survivors whose homes were damaged by the storm can apply for additional financial help starting later […]

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North Carolina Agritourism Farms Offer Holiday Attractions

November 18, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Whether you are looking to cut your own Christmas tree, or take a sleigh ride with Santa, North Carolina farms offer an abundance of options for family fun this holiday season. “Agritourism farms […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Police Chief to Retire

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount Police Chief James Moore announced his retirement in a letter to City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney. Moore started with the Rocky Mount Police Department January 2, 2012. His […]

Petrics, World’s First Smart Pet Bed and Pet Health Ecosystem, is based in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Wilmington-based Petrics to Hold Kick-off Event on Nov. 30

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Pet healthcare technology company Petrics will launch a crowd-funding campaign featuring their new smart pet bed with integrated climate control and pet activity tracker. This system is the first of it’s kind and the beginning […]

Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP23
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Human Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, Poverty, and Climate Change

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Emissions from the agriculture sectors are set to increase in the future, further contributing to climate change, unless the world adopts sustainable, climate-smart ways of producing, transporting, processing and consuming food, FAO Director-General José Graziano da […]

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Grant Awarded to Improve Asthma Care with the Navajo Nation

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Adam Dormuth (National Jewish Health) and Jean Spinelli (UA Health Sciences) An $8.5 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will bring to the Navajo Nation two widely successful programs that will aim […]

Source: Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, NC
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Knightdale Chamber Announces Small Businesses at Nov. 16 “Red Ribbon Showcase”

November 12, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Patrice Bayyan, knightdalechamber.org The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly “Red Ribbon Showcase” — a group ribbon-cutting ceremony for new “small business” Chamber members. Members and the public are invited to come out to the Showcase […]

Turkey deep frying. Source: US Dept of Agriculture
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USDA Urges Safety in Turkey Deep Frying

November 12, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Don’t Make Turkey Frying a Disastrous Situation By Archie Magoulas, USDA/FSIS Technical Information Specialist Thanksgiving Day is full of family get-togethers, giving thanks, lots of food and some turkey deep frying horror stories. From homes burning […]

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State Farmers Market in Raleigh to Host Seasonal Events

November 10, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Monica Wood, State Farmers Market The State Farmers Market has a variety of special events planned for shoppers this holiday season. Activities kick off with the annual Fall Craft Fair, November 10-12, 2017. “A […]

One of the labels released by USDA FSIS with Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. Recall November 9, 2017.
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Empire Kosher Poultry Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination

November 10, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., a Mifflintown, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Danger

November 9, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On Thursday, November 9, 2017, environmental groups responded to new legislation aimed at drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The legislation was proposed by a US Senator Wednesday night. The groups’ statements follow. More information on the […]

Full Scale Productions Jewish American Soldiers film Invitation. Source: PRNewsfoto/Full Scale Productions
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Jewish WWII Veterans Film to Debut on Veterans Day Weekend

November 9, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Full Scale Productions will premiere its documentary Jewish American Soldiers: Stories from World War II on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Regal Ballantyne Village Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to coincide with the Veterans Day holiday weekend. The documentary, produced in conjunction […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount Spotlights Community Development Nov. 13-16

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

City to Showcase Housing Enhancements and Initiate New Revitalization Planning with Week of Activities By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount There are several community development activities taking place in Rocky Mount, North Carolina the […]

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Nestle Prepared Foods Company Recalls Pork and Beef Products

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

26,400 Pounds of Products, Which Were Donated to Charity, Are Being Recalled Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Nestle Prepared Foods Company, a Mount Sterling, Kentucky establishment, is recalling approximately 26,400 pounds of pork and […]

Example Soil Sample Form. Source: NCDA&CS, Raleigh NC.
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Soil Testing Fees Go into Effect Dec. 1

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Sample and Submit Now to Avoid Fees By David Hardy, NCDA&CS Fall is not only a great time of year for football, pumpkin spice, and changing leaves, it is also an excellent time to take […]

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FDA Declines to Stop Soda Companies from Advertising Artificially-sweetened Soda as “Diet”

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Gary Ruskin, usrtk.org The US Food and Drug Administration has denied a petition asking it to stop Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. from using the term “diet” in advertising, branding and labeling of Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, because […]

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Italy Bans All Animal Circus Acts

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Italy, with one of the biggest circus industries in the world, today voted to phase out ALL animals in circuses and traveling shows following a vote in the Assembly of the Parliament. Rules for implementation […]

Enroll via www.healthcare.gov by December 15, 2017
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North Carolinians without Health Insurance Encouraged to Enroll Before Dec. 15

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians who do not have health insurance coverage to enroll for 2018 through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov. The Marketplace is a way for people to find health […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC’s Autumn and Winter Community Events

November 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry Scoggins, Town of Wendell NC Upcoming community and business events in Wendell, North Carolina, are listed below. For more information on town events, visit www.townofwendell.com. Local Government Federal Credit Union Shred Event Date and […]

The Back Forty mine project site borders the Menominee River and is located within a Menominee cultural landscape that includes tribal burial grounds, ancient agricultural sites, and ceremonial sites of cultural significance to the Menominee Tribe. Photo: Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources
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Wisconsin Tribe Takes Action to Protect River

November 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Lawsuit Aims to Ensure Clean Water Act Protections for Regionally and Nationally Important Waters On November 6, 2017, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (“Tribe”), represented by Earthjustice, gave legal notice of intent to pursue […]

The Terksol Observatory. Image: INASAN
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Astronomers Complete First International Asteroid Tracking Exercise

November 6, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By DC Agle (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and Dwayne Brown / Laurie Cantillo (NASA HQ) An international team of astronomers led by NASA scientists successfully completed the first global exercise using a real asteroid to test global […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount Offers Household Items Disposal on Nov. 11

November 6, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount On Saturday, November 11, 2017, in conjunction with thousands of events across the country, Keep America Beautiful of Nash and Edgecombe counties will host a recycling event for […]

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NC Wildlife Seeks Public’s Help in Barn Owl Sightings and Nest Box Placement

August 2, 2019

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of barn owls to the agency. Commission biologists are seeking barn owl observations to help them learn more about habitat needs […]

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The Strange-ness: Michigan Man Challenges Police on Facebook, Turns Self In

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Video of a chicken in Middlesex, NC making tracks in fresh concrete garnered over a million views on TikTok. Photo/video property of Nadia E.
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Middlesex Chicken’s Antics Go Viral

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