MILAN (AP) — Milan’s Expo 2015 world’s fair has heady ambitions, the biggest of which is to devise a plan to feed the planet as it brings together 145 nations to focus on food and nutrition. City officials hope the…
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Countdown to college: Six tips to help make the final college decision
Local News Boise developer plans townhomes on Idaho Street west of Downtown
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Pop the Cork! NC Wine Industry Plans for Growth
Photo: Owl’s Eye Vineyard opened in Shelby in 2007. Since then, two other wineries have opened nearby. Photo courtesy: Owl’s Eye Vineyard April 29, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Although North Carolina’s craft beer gets plenty of accolades for quality and…
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Reel Rockin’ Adventure Awaits at the 57th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin …
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Anglers of all ages are in for a “reel” and “rockin’” adventure at The Crystal Coast this summer during the 57th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament — June 5-13, 2015 —…
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Daniel Seidemann: A realistic voice in Jerusalem’s sea of conflict
CHARLOTTE, N.C, April 30, 2015 – When Daniel Seidemann speaks, everybody listens – intently. What the world needs now, other than “love sweet love” is more commentary from Mr. Seidemann and much larger audiences. Daniel Seidemann just may be the…
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National Park Tourism in North Carolina Creates $1533.9 million in Economic …
Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:00 am National Park Tourism in North Carolina Creates $1,533.9 million in Economic Benefit Posted on Apr 30, 2015 by Sandy Selvy-Mullis New report shows visitor spending supports over 18,520 jobs in North Carolina Atlanta…
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One Tank Trip: Thomas County
THOMAS CO., Ga. (WTXL) – It’s a slice of small town Americana, and just across the Florida-Georgia border lies Thomas County. It has a population of about 45,000 and was established in 1825. Known for it’s quail hunting during the…
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House approves weak school calendar bill
By Laura Leslie Raleigh, N.C. — House lawmakers voted Wednesday night to give school districts the same calendar flexibility they already have. House Bill 164 gives districts the ability to spread out the state’s requirement of 1,025 hours of classroom…
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3-star DT Christian Colon buys Robert Washington’s vision for future of …
Syracuse, N.Y. — Robert Washington is hitting the recruiting trail hard for Syracuse. Since verbally committing to the Orange on Saturday, the four-star running back has been reaching out to other highly touted recruits he’s close with and pitching his…
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Easy Escapes | History, golf at home in N.C. Sandhills towns
Like jewels planted in the sandy terrain of the North Carolina Sandhills, the towns of Southern Pines, Pinehurst and Aberdeen shine with attractions for the traveler. This trio of towns sits conveniently in the middle of the state with easy…
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