The Woman Who Brought Black Girls Into the Girl Scouts
By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Josephine Amanda Groves Holloway, born on March 10, 1898, in Cowpens, South Carolina, was a determined pioneer who worked to ensure African-American girls had a place in the Girl Scouts. The seventh of ten children […]
Read MoreNonprofit ‘Books Among Friends’ resells donated books for cheap, gives proceeds to Durham Public Library
Books Among Friends offers Durhamites a unique deal: Get used books for cheap and simultaneously support the local library. The online bookstore is run entirely by the volunteers at Friends of the Durham Library, a nonprofit that has worked with the library since […]
Read MoreObesity Comes From Diet, Not A Lack Of Exercise, Says Duke Anthropology
By Bianca Garcia WUNC That Americans are sedentary at work and at home has long been a part of the explanation for the obesity epidemic. For Britt Creech, this has meant getting creative with how she fits movement in her […]
Read MoreOne Man, A Thousand Cheers: The Story Of “Big Mike”
By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Mike Whiting, affectionately known across the Triangle as “Big Mike,” is more than just a familiar face at Carolina Hurricanes games-he’s the heartbeat of the fan experience, a beloved preschool teacher, and a local hero […]
Read MoreSomalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs
BY OMAR FARUK MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia ‘s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But on the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at the […]
Read MoreNCDHHS, NC Colleges Offer Free Training For Support Workers
RALEIGH-The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Community College System have partnered to launch an Advanced Training Certificate program for current Direct Support Professionals or people interested in pursuing a career in the field. […]
Read MoreGood Eats: Top Burgers in 919
By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer A good burger is the staple of any restaurant menu. Burgers are special, featuring iron-rich meat, cheese that boasts calcium, and vegetables. Technically, with the diversity of ingredients, the argument can be made that […]
Read MoreNC’s “Housing Wage” Average Is Up Nearly $2 Since 2024
By Greg Childress NC Newsline A full-time worker in North Carolina must earn a minimum of $27.14 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). A year […]
Read MoreWhat to know if you’re at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt
BY CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) – Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion. The company predicts that by August roughly 3 million borrowers could move […]
Read MoreWill ‘The Power Bill Reduction Act’ Make Electric Bills In NC Go Up Or Go Down?
By Lisa Sorg Inside Climate News Duke Energy can now backslide on its legally mandated carbon emissions reductions, offload a greater share of fuel costs to residential customers and charge ratepayers for financing costs of planned new power plants even […]
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