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Five individuals and groups from Rowan County just earned the Governor's Volunteer Service Award, North Carolina's highest recognition for community service. Their work spans everything from feeding hungry families to preserving local history.
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.
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.
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
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.
A beloved North Carolina garden is staging an ecological comeback after years of deer damage. Nearly 40 volunteers will plant over 1,000 native species in one day to restore the community treasure.
A North Carolina aquarium is rallying students of all ages to kick off the school year by protecting ocean ecosystems. The free beach cleanup provides all supplies and prizes for the most spirited participants.
A suicide prevention advocate is building a statewide volunteer network to support struggling LGBTQ+ youth across North Dakota's 47 legislative districts. Anyone can join, and volunteers work on their own terms to create resources and connections in their communities.
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.
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.
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.
For 15 years, volunteers in North Carolina have been transforming murky, polluted reservoirs into thriving ecosystems by planting aquatic vegetation. What started as bare, lifeless shorelines at Oak Hollow Lake has become a lush habitat that filters pollution and protects drinking water for thousands.
Two teams of young athletes have earned their shot at glory after thrilling semifinal victories at the Little League Softball World Series. Kentucky and North Carolina will battle for the championship Sunday in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.
This August, anyone in South Carolina can spend just 15 minutes helping scientists track the bees and butterflies that keep our food systems thriving. Clemson Extension is recruiting volunteers for a region-wide pollinator census that turns curious community members into conservation heroes.
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.
Hundreds of volunteers spent months rebuilding a North Carolina couple's home after Hurricane Helene carried it down a flooded river. The new house is days away from completion, restoring hope after devastating loss.
A team of young athletes from Clayton, North Carolina rallied together after their teammate's first-inning injury to win the 2026 Little League Softball World Series with a dominant 2-0 shutout victory. Pitcher Anna-Lynn Clark threw a complete game masterpiece while her squad showed heart both on and off the field.
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.
A grassroots nonprofit in North Carolina has pulled more than 14,000 pounds of trash from local waterways using simple traps and an army of volunteers. The program turns everyday citizens into environmental heroes, one plastic bottle at a time.
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.
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