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Cumulative median concentrations of pharmaceutical chemicals detected during the sampling conducted in June of 2014 in 59 small streams. The four urban study areas are shown in boxes, with details in the study. Source: USGS.gov.

Pharmaceuticals Commonly Detected in Small Streams in the Southeastern US

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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The Strange-ness: Cougars of Eastern NC

July 1, 2013

In our May 15, 2011, newspaper issue, we reported on the Glen Alpine NC search for a large cat seen repeatedly in the area by residents and police patrols. Reports from their local police described the […]

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The Strange-ness: Car Vending Machine

October 3, 2017

Carvana, an eCommerce platform for buying used cars, in August 2017 unveiled their five-story, all-glass Car Vending Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Holding 18 cars, the Raleigh Car Vending Machine serves as a fun and […]

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The Strange-ness: NC Sea Creature Sightings 2011

December 15, 2016

The sea teems with life, as fisherman know! In 2011, some very large fish and mammals have been showing themselves off the coast. In the fall and winter of 2011, multiple big sea creatures were spotted […]