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A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs
North Carolina has a lot riding on its electric grid. More than $18 billion worth of new investments has delivered nearly 10,000 new jobs in recent years, with more investment expected in the years to come. And powering all that growth will require vast amounts of electricity. The best way to deliver this energy is through proven, reliable and affordable […] The post A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health...
Staying Safe During a Nuclear Emergency
There are three nuclear power plants in North Carolina, located in Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Wake Counties. A fourth plant near the NC-SC border, south of Charlotte, is close enough to be taken into our state’s emergency planning as well. Per federal mandate, nuclear plants and those counties within the ten-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the state must have plans in place ready to implement protective actions within the EPZ if there is an emergency within the facility with the potential of a radiation release. Nuclear plants have many safeguards in place to prevent such events, but it is important to know what to do in the unlikely instance that a radiation release emergency occurs. That goes for both emergency managers and the general public.
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
There was an error loading the media player. “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
Back to school event rescheduled
Due to the potential threat of severe weather Thursday,July 25, Creedmoor Police Department’s Back To School Event has rescheduled for Wednesday, July 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Creedmoor Police Department. The post Back to school event rescheduled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Water Woes in North Carolina, 6 Rivers Fail Fecal Bacteria Tests Near Washington and Bath
North Carolina's ongoing struggle with water quality has come to the fore once again. A report by Sound Rivers, an organization that monitors water quality, shows that six river sites failed their weekly fecal bacteria tests. Notably, sites such as Havens Gardens in Washington and Bonner Point in Bath showed elevated levels of fecal bacteria, which poses a risk for gastrointestinal diseases and skin infections.
'Older, deactivated grenade' brought to elementary school in Wake County, everyone safe
Laurel Park Elementary School students, faculty and staff are safe after the school district said student had an “older, deactivated grenade.”. The Wake County Public School System sent a letter to the school’s families on Wednesday afternoon. “A parent overheard the student telling classmates they wanted to show...
5 killed in crash on I-95 involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs in North Carolina
Families in North Carolina and Georgia are mourning the loss of loved ones after five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs in Wilson County.A tractor-trailer driver who was hauling orange juice crashed into two SUVs and another tractor-trailer carrying a load of eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).The truck hauling orange juice erupted into flames and was badly burned. The impact from the crash...
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