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The silent glow of recovery: The elusive blue ghost fireflies of North Carolina and why they mean hope
The Times of India
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Each spring, the forests surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, are illuminated by a rare and enchanting phenomenon. The elusive blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata) emerge, casting a steady, ethereal blue glow that hovers just above the...
NCAA Baseball Tournament: North Carolina expert previews the Arizona series, makes a Super Regionals prediction
AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona
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June 4, 2025
Arizona has broken through and returned to the Super Regionals, where it will play a best-of-3 series at North Carolina for a spot in the College World Series. The Tar Heels (45-13) earned the No. 5 national seed after finishing third in the ACC...
Area Religious Services, May 23
The Westerly Sun - Rhode Island
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WESTERLY — We gather for worship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. All are welcome to attend. Rev. Dr. Cal Lord's sermon this week will be "It is Good to Remember." Scripture will come from the book of Ephesians 2:12,13. Nursery care for toddlers and...
Area Religious Services, May 30
The Westerly Sun - Rhode Island
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WESTERLY — We gather for worship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. All are welcome to attend. Rev. Dr. Cal Lord's sermon this week will be "Is Jesus the Only Way?" Scripture will come from the book of John 14:1-10. Nursery care for toddlers and preschool...
ETSU president reflects on state of education, business, campus growth
Business Journal of Tri Cities - Tennessee/Virginia
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June 4, 2025
Photo courtesy ETSU By A.J. Kaufman, Managing Editor Dr. Brian Noland became the ninth president of ETSU in early 2012. Under his leadership, the university has achieved its highest graduation and retention rates in history, while securing...
North Carolina Ranks #3 for a Budget-Friendly Summer Road Trip
Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina
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Summer is peak road trip season in the United States, offering travelers a chance to explore new landscapes, visit national parks, and enjoy local culture — all at their own pace. But with inflation still lingering and consumer sentiment low, many...
Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Burlington, North Carolina
The Mountaineer - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Burlington, North Carolina For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping stone...
Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Jacksonville, North Carolina
The Mountaineer - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Jacksonville, North Carolina For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping...
Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Greenville, North Carolina
Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Greenville, North Carolina For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping stone...
North Carolina Man Arrested In Prince Frederick With Loaded Glock In Center Console, No Handgun Permit
The Bay Net - Maryland
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June 3, 2025
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A North Carolina man was arrested earlier this month in Calvert County after deputies say he was found with a loaded handgun in the center console of his pickup truck and moved the firearm under a passenger’s feet during a...
What's changed since 2020? North Carolina's Black leaders give us their takes
BPR News - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
Throughout the summer of 2020, WUNC's reporters and producers filed dispatches during the biggest nationwide reckoning of racism since the Civil Rights movement. The special coverage series, titled "Calling for Change," featured the voices of...
The Raleigh Ringers performs at Oak Ridge church on June 21
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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On Saturday, June 21, at 3 p.m., The Raleigh Ringers will present a concert at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge. This performance by the internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble is free and open to the public, though donations are...
North Carolina promotes firearm safety during S.A.F.E. Week
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Casandra Skinner Hoekstra Chief of Staff | North Carolina Department of Public Safety Casandra Skinner Hoekstra Chief of Staff | North Carolina Department of Public Safety Governor Josh Stein has designated June 1-7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E....
Southern Labor Conference in North Carolina: ‘Solidarity is our superpower’
People's World
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June 3, 2025
People's World DURHAM—“Who’s got your back? We got your back!” chanted Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) worker-organizer and Communist Party USA labor organizer Erica Meade to a gathering of dozens of trade unionists and labor activists at...
Rep. Nancy Mace addresses key issues including offshore drilling and immigration
Charleston Reporter - South Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshotRep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot Nancy Mace, currently serving in the U.S....
Rep. Nancy Mace comments on immigration and local development
Charleston Reporter - South Carolina
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June 3, 2025
Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Twitter WebsiteRep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Twitter Website Rep. Nancy Mace, a U.S. Congress member representing South Carolina’s...
Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a bachelor's degree
The Mountaineer - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a bachelor's degree Between rising tuition and a tight job market, getting a bachelor's degree is an increasingly daunting prospect these days. Per a May 2024 Pew Research Center...
PBS North Carolina to host Impact Early Childhood Education Summit on June 7
Winston-Salem Chronicle - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
This year’s summit focuses on family engagement and community leadership. PBS North Carolina will host its fourth annual Impact Early Childhood Education Summit on Saturday, June 7, at Winston-Salem State University’s Albert H. Anderson Conference...
Juneteenth events set to focus on culture
Sun Journal - North Carolina
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The nonprofit, Juneteenth of New Bern will host more than 15 events to celebrate Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Americans. With a theme of cultural explosions, Jesse Mars, president of Juneteenth of...
Lawmakers pushing to raise legal age to buy tobacco products in North Carolina
WBTV - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - State lawmakers are making a push to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products in North Carolina. A bipartisan group of 32 representatives in the North Carolina House have signed on as sponsors of a bill that proposes...