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[caption id="attachment_9885" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP News/Erik Verduzco)[/caption] NEWLAND, N.C. (AP) - The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm's Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter. But then Hurricane Helene struck, unleashing a deadly deluge across western North Carolina, including Avery County, where Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm has stood for decades. Though the farm lost thousands of trees to a mudslide, many more

By: Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The All Girls Matter EmpowHERment Conference can only be described with one word, energy. We began the day dancing and continued to celebrate as we learned and built together throughout the day. America's Big Sisters Foundation seeks to empower, encourage, educate, and enlighten young women to become independent, self-sufficient, goal-oriented, positive, individuals who can excel in society by breaking cycles of lack through empowerment programs.

Ideally, a greenhouse - or the soil in a greenhouse - should be 37°F or warmer to support a garden. While it's more difficult to reach this temperature during the coldest months of the year, it's not impossible. Insulating your greenhouse and installing a heater are not the only heating methods available to you. There are ways to heat a greenhouse for winter gardening so you can have fresh veggies

NEW YORK (AP) - The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance came without warning. I was writing a high-profile news story during the pandemic when my heart began pounding like a jackhammer. I took a quick, deep breath and held it, hoping to calm the arrhythmia. It was a technique I'd learned to relieve occasional palpitations caused by my rare congenital heart defect. But this time was different.

Square - Small Business Saturday has become a significant event for local businesses, with consumers showing strong support through their spending. Over the years, spending on Small Business Saturday has seen substantial growth. In 2023, U.S. Consumers spent an estimated $17 billion.  For small business owners, this day presents a golden opportunity to capture a share of the holiday shopping dollars. On average, shoppers are estimated to spend $305 per

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By: Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer Raleigh's on the move, folks, and the latest addition to our vibrant downtown scene is gorgeous proof! Say hello to the Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown, a stylish new hotel that opened on October 10th right next to William Peace University at 11 Seaboard Avenue Raleigh, NC 27604.  This ain't your grandma's Hyatt. The entrance and common areas boast modern sophistication with stone, wood, and brass

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer The North Carolina Museum of History, a cherished institution affiliated with the Smithsonian, is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will redefine how visitors engage with the state's history. The extensive project is expected to take two to three years and will include significant upgrades to the museum's exhibits and facilities. Established in 1902 as the Hall of History, the museum began its phased

NNPA - Colonial Williamsburg is nearing completion on the restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children in America. Founded in 1760 by the Associates of Dr. Bray, a British Anglican charity, the school was established to teach enslaved and free Black children to read, albeit through a curriculum that promoted religious submission to slavery. Yet, for the hundreds of students who passed through its

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Monday, a coalition of human and civil rights organizations held a press conference where they called on North Carolina prison officials to release nearly 2,000 incarcerated individuals following what they describe as "dangerous overcrowding" in state prisons, worsened by the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The coalition's letter, sent to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC), highlights severe conditions in multiple prisons