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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 the airport's electric tower. The incident occurred while the plane was taxiing on the ground and no passengers were injured. The Air France flight AF693 was scheduled to fly from Raleigh-Durham to Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
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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…
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 the average number of people it serves monthly more than doubling since the onset of the pandemic. This is reflected in the experience of nonprofit Bounty & Soul, which has seen a 340% increase in participation at its thrice-weekly…
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…
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 appointment of black candidates to judicial and quasi-judicial boards, despite the Chamber having no official power to approve or reject nominations. Cooper claims that since 2017, the legislature has confirmed only 13 out of 33, or 39%…
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…
NC Arboretum’s Spectacular 10th Winter Lights Show – 1M Lights Unveiled
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The North Carolina Arboretum's Winter Lights will open to the public on November 17 for the 2023 season, marking the event's 10th season. The event showcases 1 million lights on various displays, including fan favorites like a 50-foot lighted tree and a quilt garden, as well as new additions this year. Winter Lights, the arboretum's…