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Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Need Modern Regency style? Regal Fabrics can help with summer debut
The biannual Interwoven Textile Show is still months away, but buyers who didn’t finish their fabric sourcing during May’s event in High Point have a new summer collection to consider. In an effort to increase flexibility for textile buyers, Regal Fabrics is debuting a new collection of seven...
Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close
SALISBURY — The love of agronomy began at an early age for Ron Bivins as he started mowing lawns at approximately 8 to 10, and in time made this his life-long career. Bivins has served as the superintendent of the golf course at The Country Club of Salisbury for 40 years and is working toward […] The post Home turf — Golf course superintendent 40-year career drawing to close appeared first on Salisbury Post.
'Disoriented' Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: 'Everyone Come In, the Baby Is Dead'
A North Carolina woman led police more than half a mile to her residence on foot before making the bizarre declaration of what had happened in the house because "God told her to." Police responding to reports of a suspicious individual in the 4 a.m. hour on Friday, July 19...
‘Burners’ comes to Denver: Firefighter offers fine cigars
DENVER – A firefighter with a passion for cigars has opened an artisanal cigar store in Denver. This is the second Burners Cigar Co. owned by Josh Johnson, a full-time Charlotte firefighter. His first store, which he’s owned for 13 years, is in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The name “Burners” came from Johnson’s father and brother because he’d often say, “Let’s go burn one,” referring to smoking a cigar.
Elon students and alumni connect in NYC for networking and community building
The Study USA Elon in New York program recently brought together current students and Elon alumni living and working in New York City. The event fostered a strong sense of community, with many alumni offering valuable wisdom and advice to the students. The event was held on Wednesday, July 17 at Marymount Manhattan College.
Flyboys Rip Appy League High 24 Hits, Throttle Puppets
The Burlington Sock Puppets looked good for one inning, but the Greeneville Flyboys looked excellent for the other six, winning 17-4 in a game shortened to seven innings on Wednesday at Pioneer Park. Greeneville manager Jack Wilson simply summarized his team’s performance with, “They did a great job.” An understatement, to be sure. Greeneville cranked out an Appalachian League season-high 24 hits. Every Flyboy in the lineup had at least...
Greensboro Police crack down on speeding along Lawndale Drive
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Police said they've gotten several complaints of drivers going too fast down Lawndale Drive. Residents in the area say speeding has been a big problem over the years and they just want cars to slow down. Cammy Hodge is one of those residents. She's lived...
Cold front coming through Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — A cold front is going to come through the area before lunch tomorrow and bring drier weather back for the weekend. We will actually start drying a little earlier. We have an area of rain over the Piedmont this afternoon that will shift out of the area this evening, and our showers going forward […]
Wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson facing state probe after ‘serious deficiencies’ found in her non-profit
NCDHHS lists a number of deficiency claims against Yolanda Hill's non-profit, including record keeping, income eligibility, enrollment documentation, training, fiscal integrity, and verification of valid claims.
ACC Kickoff: Day four notebook
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The final day of the ACC Kickoff has arrived. The fourth day of the league's event will feature Clemson, NC State, North Carolina and Syracuse. The ACC Network will have a live broadcast that will include highlights from the daily coaches and student-athlete interviews. The ACC Kickoff...
Data breach! How to protect your credit and identity
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After recent data breaches with companies like AT&T and Ticketmaster, consumers are looking for ways to keep their data and private information protected. Michael Bruemmer is the Vice President and Head of Experian Global Data Breach Resolution. He said data breaches are becoming more common. "For...
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