Gas is cheap. America is pumping more domestic oil than at any time in the last 30 years. But two newly released science reports have reached disturbing conclusions. One in the journal Science states human activities threaten mass-extinction of marine…

The Greenville-Pitt County Convention Visitors Bureau recently received recognition in the N.C. Department of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service’s NC GreenTravel program. The Greenville-Pitt County CVB earned two Dogwood Blossoms out of a possible three, for a combination of both…

State regulators in both Carolinas have signed off on proposals by companies to conduct seismic testing for oil and natural gas off the Atlantic coast, subject to some conditions. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control last Friday…

Call it the Keystone next door. A core group of Virginia Republicans and other landowners is leading the charge against a proposed natural gas pipeline near their backyards and using tactics similar to the environmental crusade against the Keystone XL…

May 2 through May 10 is National Travel and Tourism Week. Businesses and organizations that fall into the tourism category across our nation celebrate the fact that travel and tourism is one of the leading economic impact producers in the…

RALEIGH — It’s been 11 years since North Carolina lawmakers told public schools when the school year could open and close. But local school boards remain unwilling to dismiss their insistence that they and not the state should decide when…

If you go The following events are scheduled to honor Sarah Grimke and Angelina Grimke Weld. All are open to the public unless noted: Tuesday 10:30 a.m.: Unveiling of the Grimke historical marker at 321 East Bay St. 2 p.m.:…

PortCityDaily.com is your source for free news and information in the Wilmington area. The U.S.S North Carolina. File photo. Local travel and tourism groups are joining together to celebrate the 32nd annual National Travel Tourism Week. Recognized from May 2-10,…

The month of May is a pretty busy one in the world of motorsports, particularly in North Carolina. Charlotte Motor Speedway will be one of the busiest places in the state this month, with its 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder.…

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