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Charlotte Hornets team up with Food Lion to feed local kids
3+ week, 1+ day ago (85+ words) CHARLOTTE " The Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds packed thousands of backpacks Monday for local kids facing food insecurity. It's part of their Backpack for Hunger initiative. Volunteers loaded them up with staples, like peanut butter and granola bars. Even…...
Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (520+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio and Kentucky on Wednesday to argue that his policies can steady an economy facing shock waves from the war on Iran and to try and defeat one of the few congressional Republicans…...
N. C. Auditor says hurricane relief program wasted millions, delayed recovery for thousands
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) RALEIGH " Money meant to help survivors of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence were bogged down in a "logistical nightmare" leading to wasted funding and years of project delays, according to a recent report from the state auditor, Dave Boliek. Ultimately, this…...
Reduce costs and energy consumption with these laundry tips
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (239+ words) CHARLOTTE " Laundry is one of those chores that never seems to end. Between the electricity, the appliances and the hundreds of gallons of water, it's expensive too, but Consumer Reports says there are ways to save. "You really only need…...
Why urban areas are more at risk for flooding
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (298+ words) Flood risk is influenced not just by the amount of rainfall but by where it falls. Urban areas, with their extensive pavement, rooftops, and parking lots, are more susceptible to flooding as. .. Why urban areas are more at risk for…...