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Students of all ages are trading backpacks for beach cleanup gear this August at Kure Beach. The North Carolina Aquarium's annual event combines ocean conservation with back-to-school spirit.
Elementary through high school students across Robeson County, North Carolina, transformed Red Springs High School into a hub of innovation during their annual Robotics Competition and Expo. Teams competed in design challenges while families explored hands-on STEM activities that brought engineering to life.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein unveiled a plan to give teachers the highest starting pay in the Southeast with a 13% raise for new educators. The $397 million investment aims to recruit and keep talented teachers across the state.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Fayetteville to pack thousands of meal kits for children facing hunger across North Carolina's Sandhills region. One in four children in the area struggles with food insecurity, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available.
North Carolina is taking legal action to force a chemical company to stop polluting a Durham creek that flows past an elementary school and through a public park. The state wants the company to submit a cleanup plan within 30 days.
Over 1,000 volunteers across North Carolina are helping scientists track the state's drought by reporting daily rainfall conditions from their own backyards. The program welcomes everyone from elementary students to retirees.
Starting this tax season, North Carolina residents can donate part of their refund to save endangered wildlife with a single checkbox. Every $100 donated gets matched with $186 in federal grants, nearly tripling the conservation impact.
North Carolina is pouring $16.3 million into upgrading freight rail infrastructure across 12 railroads and a major port. When matched with private funds, the total investment reaches $41.5 million to strengthen the state's economic backbone.
A tiny 5,000-person town in North Carolina is becoming home to a master-planned community that could house 60,000 people within 20 years. While growth brings challenges, the development aims to help solve America's housing shortage with thoughtful planning.
North Carolina just earned the #1 spot for economic development in America, marking the third time in six years the state has claimed the top honor. Record job commitments and billions in new investments are creating opportunities across the entire state.
After losing 98% of its rivercane to development, Western North Carolina is bringing back the native bamboo that once prevented flooding. Hurricane Helene has sparked renewed interest in this natural solution.
Environmental advocates are pushing back against a surprising pause on North Carolina's solar energy expansion, arguing these projects are essential for reliable, affordable power. The legal challenge could restore momentum to the state's clean energy progress.
North Carolina just released a detailed plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, with most of the projects already funded. The comprehensive strategy covers everything from clean energy to electric vehicles, promising cleaner air and lower energy costs for families. #
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
North Carolina trained 19,739 people in hands-only CPR in a single day, breaking a U.S. record and equipping thousands with skills to save lives. While the global record remained untouched, the effort means nearly 20,000 more people can now respond in a cardiac emergency.
Amazon just committed billions to bring 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs to North Carolina through a partnership with fiber optics leader Corning. The deal strengthens American manufacturing while powering the data centers that keep hospitals, emergency services, and businesses running nationwide.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
Since the late 1970s, thousands of volunteers have quietly transformed North Carolina's largest zoo into a conservation powerhouse. They've now logged over one million hours of service, a milestone four decades in the making.
Thirty-three North Carolina students who raised livestock for state fair competitions just received college scholarships totaling $67,500. The program has now invested nearly $700,000 in young farmers since 2015. #
North Carolina just released a comprehensive roadmap to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, with concrete strategies already funded to make it happen. The plan focuses on clean energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency to fight climate change while keeping costs down for families.
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