The work of repairing the racial fissures that broke wide open in Ferguson, Missouri, last year goes beyond the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. It also goes beyond ending the practices highlighted in a Justice Department report that…
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Book ‘Em betters the community
Book ‘Em North Carolina might be a one-day event occurring just once a year, but it is only the start of a year filled with the potential for raising literacy across our community. February’s event raised $6,600 for literacy campaigns…
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Business Leaders on Trade Promotion Authority
/EIN News/ — WASHINGTON, April 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in the Senate, senior executives from small- and medium-sized companies across the country highlighted the importance of international trade to their…
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NC Coastal Federation using oysters to protect shoreline – WECT
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – Oysters are more than just a delicious meal at a summer oyster roast, the shelled sea creatures also play a crucial part in our environment. “The adult oysters can filter up to 50 gallon of…
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Community News, April 16, 2015
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Anne Springs Close Greenway will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, offering free entry and activities for all ages, from hiking and kayaking to horseback rides, in addition to new events. One of…
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Beaufort Wine & Food opens five-day festival April 22
The Beaufort Wine Food Celebration, a five-day event that showcases beverages and cuisine, makes its way to the Crystal Coast for the 11th straight year. Foodies, wine and spirits-lovers alike are invited to purchase tickets to each of the festival’s…
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LendingTree, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2015 Earnings on April 30, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) today announced that it will release its fiscal first quarter 2015 results on Thursday, April 30, 2015, and the company will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.…
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State tourism office websites, addresses, phone numbers
States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible. Alabama: Alabama Tourism Department, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 126, P.O. Box 4927, Montgomery, AL 36103; (800) 252-2262 or (334) 242-4169,…
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Dogwoods & Elvis
Dogwood Arts Festival President Janet Testerman’s family lore with Knoxville’s spring celebration goes back to the days of Elvis when he was a showstopper at the event. Her mother, also named Janet, had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the King.…
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