April 14, 2021

    Mask Wearing Presents Challenges for Hearing-Loss Patients

    RALEIGH, N.C. — Mask wearing hides facial expressions and eliminates the ability to lip-read, and as a result, many older…
    April 14, 2021

    Survey: Resources Scarce for NC Parents of Young Kids

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new survey of more than 200 North Carolina parents of young children finds a lot of concern –…
    April 14, 2021

    Protected Bike Lanes Offer Safer Routes for Walkers, Wheelchairs

    DURHAM, N.C. – People in Durham who prefer two-wheeled transportation say bike lanes with physical barriers reduce road fatalities, and…
    April 17, 2020

    Judge Napolitano slow motion

    Death in Slow Motion By Judge Andrew P. Napolitano During the past month, as Americans have been terrified of the coronavirus,…
    April 16, 2020

    30,000 Acres Protected According to Blue Ridge Forever

    30,000 Acres in Western NC Protected from Development Nadia Ramlagan ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In 2019, more than 30,000 acres in…
    April 16, 2020

    Emergency Hotline helps workers locate Childcare

    NC Emergency Hotline Helps Critical Workers Find Childcare Nadia Ramlagan RALEIGH, N.C. — Closures of day-care centers and schools have…
    April 16, 2020

    Top 2,500 Possible Chemical Discharge Sites

    Report: Possible PFAS Chemical-Discharge Sites Top 2,500 Nadia Ramlagan RALEIGH, N.C. — Almost 70 companies or plants in North Carolina…
    April 16, 2020

    Big Muskies back to the French Broad, high hopes!

    Bring Back Muskie – Goal of Western NC River Restoration Project   ASHEVILLE, N.C. — This spring, a project to restore…

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      June 12, 2019

      Amid Medicaid Expansion Debate, Some Foster Parents Lack Coverage

      DURHAM, N.C. – Memorial vigils were held across North Carolina last week to honor people who have suffered or died…
      June 12, 2019

      NC Wood-Pellet Plant Agrees to Air-Pollution Controls

      CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Environmental groups in North Carolina have negotiated a settlement with Enviva, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood…
      May 20, 2019

      Permeable Fencing Helps Make NC Solar Farms Wildlife-Friendly

      DURHAM, N.C. – Permeable fencing could help make solar-energy facilities in North Carolina more wildlife-friendly. The Nature Conservancy, along with…
      May 20, 2019

      Simple Device Could Help Fishermen Save Deep-Dwelling Fish

      MOREHEAD, N.C. – Snapper and grouper fishermen would equip their boats with a portable device to help deep-water fish survive…

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