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Can Stricter Building Codes Combat Climate Change?
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The Energy Department is encouraging U.S. states to update their energy codes for new buildings, which it says could reduce future carbon emissions by nearly 2 billion metric tons and cut $180 billion from collective energy bills over 30 years. The department is offering millions of dollars through a new energy-codes program to help…
Flight Aborted: Plane Clips Power Tower
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An Air France flight out of Raleigh Durham International was canceled after the plane's left wing clipped…
December Launch for Medicaid Expansion: Key Details
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Beginning December 1, approximately 600,000 North Carolinians will have access to health insurance…
Opportunity Culture: Wake County Schools Test Performance Pay System
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Wake County schools have been awarded a $13.5 million federal grant for performance pay in 24 high-needs schools, as well as a $3 million state grant to pilot a teacher coaching program in six schools. These efforts aim to make the teaching profession more attractive and tackle the state's ongoing teacher shortage. However, some teachers…
Unprecedented Need Accelerates Food Aid in Asheville
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MANNA FoodBank has reported a record-breaking demand for food assistance in Western North Carolina, with…
NC State Spinout Believes Cows Can Combat Climate Change
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The startup Hoofprint Biome is developing a novel method to reduce methane emissions from cattle and help…
Empowerment Through Making a Difference
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Buncombe County Schools (BCS) place a high value on their substitute teachers, considering them essential in ensuring continuity in the learning process. One exemplary substitute highlighted is Rena Jennings, who has been working in the Erwin District for 15 years, contributing significantly to the community and touching the lives of both…
Cooper Calls Out NC Chamber’s ‘Racist’ Stance on Appointments
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has accused the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce of blocking the…
Abandon Your Ghost Garage: Ultimate Guide
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A large, unoccupied parking structure in South Slope, Asheville could be repurposed as part of a solution…
Raleigh Resident Wins Big in Cash 5 Jackpot
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A Raleigh man, Adam Silverman, won $448,884 from a $1 Cash 5 lotto ticket purchased online through the NC Lottery official mobile app. After state and federal tax withholdings, Silverman took home $319,831. The odds of winning the Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 962,598.
Raleigh Man Strikes It Big in NC Education Lottery
A local Raleigh man…