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Hurricane Helene: Protect Yourself After the Storm
The impact of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina is devastating. As I’ve traveled the western part of the state to visit with and hear from the people who were affected, at the same time I’ve been heartbroken by the loss, I’ve been inspired by their optimism and the many ways they are showing up for each other. As relief and recovery work continues, we want to ensure our neighbors...
Timeshare company Club Exploria hit with lawsuit for illegal robocalls in North Carolina
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and his department are suing Club Exploria, a timeshare company they say is spamming over 1 million North Carolinians.This is the latest step he is taking in legal actions to protect people from illegal robocalls that could lead to spamming people out of money. In NC, businesses that solicit over the phone must get consent before robocalling residents.Club Exploria failed to do so for calls, Stein said in the lawsuit. The Attorney General's Office received almost a dozen complaints about Club Exploria's business practice.He is asking to court to ban the company from making robocalls...
Fair food and new restaurants in this week's food news
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. This week one of the most anticipated annual events for foodies across the state took place -- “Deep Fried Media Day” at the N.C. State Fair. Invitations are coveted for this preview event. You hear a lot about what’s on the fair schedule, but mostly you get to try a lot of the new foods available from vendors. And, let...
Johnstonians can help western N.C. farmers
SMITHFIELD — Dan Wells is a livestock agent with the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service. And since Oct. 4, he’s been helping to staff the state’s Hurricane Helene Livestock Assistance Portal, where western N.C. livestock producers can request help. The good news, Wells said, is that most livestock appears to have survived the devastating storm. “I’ve had very little notice […] The post Johnstonians can help western N.C. farmers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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