On July 11, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 972, which allows law enforcement agencies to keep officer worn body camera footage from the public unless ordered to release the footage […]
Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org On behalf of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a request for a hearing with the NC Division of Coastal […]
Contributed by Natalie Stachon, Meg Jenkins Locke, and Bill Bost The Crossing at Hollar Mill will be the new home for Acoustic Stage. Focusing primarily on acoustic music by national acts and music that has its roots in folk, […]
Released by Jessie Birckhead, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC State Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, is holding two coyote conflict management workshops for landowners who want to learn about available […]
Released by NC Dept. of Transportation North Carolina officials welcomed the largest containership to visit the Port of Wilmington. The Hanjin Baltimore, measuring 984 feet in length and 140 feet in width, is the first […]
Released by Tom McInnis, ironhorseauction.com It was announced July 1, 2016, by the owners of Olde Beau, Legendary College Basketball Commentator Billy Packer and The Kurt Kennington Estate of Charlotte NC, that the Olde Beau Golf and Country […]
August Meeting Invites Triangle Guests and Ufologists Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) North Carolina chapter is coming to Raleigh NC for their August quarterly meeting! The group meets regularly to discuss UFO […]
Released by Alex Formuzis, ewg.org A first-of-its-kind interactive map revealing the locations of more than 6,500 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the state of NC was released June 22, 2016, by Waterkeeper Alliance, North Carolina Riverkeeper organizations, and […]
Governor’s Office Announces More Than $10.4 Million in Infrastructure Funding Supporting 622 New Jobs Statewide Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 31 grant and loan requests totaling […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds anglers and would-be anglers of all ages that July 4 is “free fishing day” in NC. From 12:01am to 11:59pm, anyone can fish […]
Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC Kent Senter of the Center for UFO Research NC is sponsoring an exciting event on October 29, 2016, in Greensboro NC. The topic, Night Siege: An Unwanted Visit, focuses […]
NC Commerce Now Accepting Applications for Downtown Free Public Wi-Fi Access Pilot Grant Released by David Rhoades, nccommerce.com North Carolina Commerce is now accepting applications for the Downtown Free Public Wi-Fi Access Pilot Grant Program. Eligible applicants […]
Lake Gaston Yields Third Blue Catfish State Record in Six Months Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org For the third time in six months, Lake Gaston has produced another blue catfish state record. The holder […]
According to the 2015 Public Animal Shelter Report, released by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), shelters across the state euthanized approximately 36,226 dogs and 68,514 cats and in 2015. NCDA&CS’s Veterinary Division includes an […]
Governor Pat McCrory joined law enforcement officers, first responders, legislators and health care officials today at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to sign legislation making naloxone, a life-saving opioid reversal drug that has already saved […]
Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition is Open Until September 1, 2016 Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 12th annual Wildlife in North Carolina […]
Released by Forest Service, Asheville NC. On June 15, 2016, the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced that forest visitors have until July 15, 2016, to submit contact information to a ranger district office to participate […]
Coal Ash Pollution Issue at Duke Energy’s Mayo Site Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org The Southern Environmental Law, on behalf of the Roanoke River Basin Association, today brought a Clean Water Act enforcement action in federal court […]
At least one pharmaceutical chemical was detected in all 59 streams sampled Released by Alex Demas and Paul Bradley, US Geological Survey In a release dated May 25, 2016, and according to a new study by the US […]
Contributed by Motoko Asano, for ncwc.edu The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts has released information on its shows coming in 2016. Shows planned include country music concerts, juggling performances, ballet performances, and more. The Dunn Center for […]
Released by Sammy Oakley, Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC (PPS) a five-year contract to provide repair and overhaul services for the Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF propeller […]
Stars of American Ballet Theatre perform at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Event Nets $200,000 for Gillian Murphy Dance Scholarship Honoring One of School’s Most Celebrated Alumni Stars of the American […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is organizing first NC Hemp Fest, a day of family fun and information for those interested in industrial hemp. Growing of industrial hemp is expected to begin in 2017, and […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Announces Recipients of 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships Released by Neil Bowman (NC State Fair Livestock Shows) and Beth Farrell (NCDA&CS) Twenty-seven North Carolina students have been awarded 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock […]
Protest Held Outside Molson Coors Shareholders Meeting In Denver Teamsters Warn Shareholders Cutting US Production Will Hurt Workers, Consumers and Industry Released by Kara Deniz, teamster.org Today, Teamsters protested outside the Molson Coors annual meeting of […]
Elite Innovations to Release the TailGator Summer 2016 Elite Innovations, LLC will publicly launch their newly invented product, the TailGator, beginning with a crowdfunding campaign June 2, 2016. TailGator is a modular truck bed extension […]
The North Carolina MLK State Commission is hosting an educational outreach initiative called, “The Content of Character.” The event will include panel discussions and break-out sessions, in conjunction with music, games, food, and activities for participants. The […]
Released by Siobhan Olson (Feisty PR) and Margaret Collins (Center for Creative Economy) Creative Startups, the world-class program that helps creative entrepreneurs develop business models and identify venture capital funding, has launched its newest business accelerator program for […]
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