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Sinclair Day of Service 2024: WLOS Team’s Commitment to Action

TL/DR - On April 9, 2024, employees of WLOS, a television network, will volunteer their time to the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries for Sinclair Day of Service. The ministry serves people who are homeless, poor, or suffering from substance abuse, and the network staff will assist in meal preparation and food box creation. Michael Woods,…

Ensuring Safety: Top 13 Driving Apps for Emergency Crew Protection

TL/DR - The West Buncombe County Fire Department in North Carolina has installed a new technology in its fire trucks and emergency response vehicles. The system, costing the department $1,300 a year, connects with popular GPS apps Waze and iMAPS when emergency vehicle lights are activated, alerting drivers of the vehicle's presence. The purpose…

Solar Industry Braces for Potential Trump 2024 Win

TL/DR - Despite the Republican party's threats to cut the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), solar industry CEOs are confident that clean energy investments will continue to receive government support. The IRA, which supports clean electricity generation and storage, has been a major boon for the solar industry, with the largest panel manufacturer in…

SC Advances in Appointing Health Secretary After House Vote

TL/DR - South Carolina is preparing to dissolve the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Services (SCDHEC) and split it into two different state agencies, namely the Department of Public Health and the Department of Environmental Services, by June 2024. A new bill, H.4927, proposes to further consolidate five other existing state…