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Discover the Date of Winter Solstice: Asheville’s Longest Day
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The winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year, occurred on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth is tilted as far away from the sun as possible, causing the sun to be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, 23.5 degrees south of the equator. In Asheville, the days will gradually become…
Raleigh Resident Found Guilty in Nationwide Drug Trade: USDOJ
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Lawrence Levon Jones, a Raleigh man and leader of a local drug organization, has been convicted on…
More Underserved Communities Adopting Affordable Solar Energy
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Doris Brown's solar-powered home in Houston was a refuge during a power outage caused by a lightning…
North Carolina’s Surge in Clean Energy
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North Carolina is emerging as a leader in America's clean energy movement, according to polling from the North Carolina League for Conservation Voters Foundation (NCLCVF) and a report by Climate Power. The Clean Energy Boom report noted that North Carolina has created over 4,768 clean energy jobs and contributed $9.78 billion to the…
4-Week Closure of Grove Street Center for HVAC Upgrade
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The Grove Street Community Center in Asheville, North Carolina, run by Asheville Parks & Recreation…
Cary’s Chinese Lantern Festival Suspended Due to Extreme Weather
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The Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, North Carolina, announced its closure on Sunday due to severe…
Dr. Bruce Sherman Examines US Equitable Health Benefit Design
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Dr. Bruce Sherman of the North Carolina Business Coalition on Health emphasized that equitable health benefit design is critical to addressing health disparities in the United States. He explained that equitable benefits should provide employees with affordable and accessible healthcare, along with stable work, a fair wage, and…
Arden Murder Case: Asheville Man Admits Guilt
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Alfred Louis Logan Jr., who is charged with four murders across three states, pleaded guilty to…
Cary Office Building Sells for $10M – Exclusive Photo Inside
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The commercial property at 2400 Weston Pkwy was sold on Dec. 4, 2023, with 2400 Weston LLC buying the…
Plane Catches Fire After Forced Landing on NC Interstate: Officials
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A plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 26 in North Carolina, subsequently catching fire and causing significant traffic delays. Multiple people were transported to the hospital, though the exact number and condition of the victims is not clear. The incident also led to power outages for approximately 3,300 customers after the…