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Watermelon Day at Museum of Life and Science
Posted by Staff | Aug 5, 2013 | Photo Galleries
What’s better on a hot summer day than a slice of cold melon?
To celebrate National Watermelon Day, the Museum of Life and Science fed frozen melons and watermelon “pops” to the animals to help them keep cool!
Read MoreUNC Grad Is Changing Doctor Accessibility
Oakkar says health care is moving into the digital age, and he is riding on top of the wave.
Read MoreAsheville To Host ‘Mountain Moral Monday’
Posted by Staff | Aug 4, 2013 | State Government
Pictured: Moral Monday March; Photo by Rachel Nash ASHEVILLE -Downtown Raleigh will be a little more quiet as the Moral Monday movement has hit to the road for a tour of the state, in protest of legislation passed by N.C....
Read MoreTax Reform Could Make Movie Tickets Even More Expensive
CHAPEL HILL – We already pay what seems like a fortune for movie tickets these days, but as part of the tax reform in North Carolina, we soon could be paying even more. State and local sales taxes are replacing the...
Read MoreBernie Reeves: In Defense of DG Martin
Posted by Staff | Aug 4, 2013 | Guest Column
DG made a mistake and deserves criticism. But I fear the Right is in danger of engaging in the same tactics as the Left when they resort to hyperbole.
Read MoreFedora’s Focus: Fresh Faces
Posted by Staff | Aug 3, 2013 | UNC Sports
UNC begins its season on August 29 against the South Carolina Game Cocks.
Read MoreProgressNC Says McCrory’s “Stretching The Truth” About Education Budget
Posted by Staff | Aug 3, 2013 | Pre-K - 12 Education
Progress NC Executive Director, Gerrick Brenner says Governor Pat McCrory’s comment that this year’s education budget is the largest in North Carolina history isn’t fair to say.
Read MoreCongressman Price Again Backing Pro-Teacher Bill
Amid budget cuts in North Carolina, your local U.S. Representative, David Price’s bill entitled the Keep Teachers Teaching Act, would allow schools to apply for federal grants to develop programs that aim to keep teachers working in education.
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