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Celebrate 'locals' summer' by checking out these 15 popular spots now

Celebrate 'locals' summer' by checking out these 15 popular spots now

Now, it's 'Locals' Summer,' the time when residents venture out to the beaches and do the fun things tourists have enjoyed all summer.
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UNC Charlotte Seeks Associate Director for Events Operations in Parking and Transportation Services

UNC Charlotte Seeks Associate Director for Events Operations in Parking and Transportation Services

UNC Charlotte is actively seeking an Associate Director for Events & Operations within its Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) Department. This position is open exclusively to current UNC Charlotte employees and individuals affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF). The Associate Director will be responsible for providing leadership and operational management for PaTS event services, coordinating parking and transportation operations for various university events. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing services for special events, athletics, commencement, and other high-impact campus programs. The role involves developing event-specific operating plans, serving as the primary PaTS operational liaison for major events, and overseeing event staffing, equipment, and traffic operations. The successful candidate will also be involved in post-event reviews, identifying improvements, and monitoring operational performance. UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing urban research university with over 33,...
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Crisp Fall Mornings and Midweek Warm-Up in NC

Crisp Fall Mornings and Midweek Warm-Up in NC

North Carolina is experiencing crisp fall mornings with low humidity and mostly sunny afternoons as the last week of September begins. Morning temperatures in the Mountains, Foothills, and Piedmont Triad are starting in the 40s °F (4–9 °C) but will gradually warm to the upper 50s °F (13–15 °C) by midweek. High temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages, reaching the mid-to-upper 80s °F (29–31 °C) by Wednesday due to a ridge of high pressure. Additionally, the Harvest Moon was visible on Saturday night, and the Orionids meteor shower is set to begin on October 2, peaking around October 21–22.
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Guest Opinion: Dropping roadless rule means disaster for public lands

Guest Opinion: Dropping roadless rule means disaster for public lands

U.S. Department of Agriculture's rushed proposal to do away with the Roadless Area Conservation Rule is a raid on lands that belong to all Americans.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Offers Free Admission and Diverse Exhibits

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Offers Free Admission and Diverse Exhibits

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh provides free admission to its extensive exhibits, which span from ancient history to contemporary natural science. The museum is composed of two connected buildings: the original Nature Exploration Center and the newer Nature Research Center. Visitors can explore a wide array of topics including geology, marine life, mammals, birds, insects, and the natural history of North Carolina. A notable feature in the Nature Research Center is the Daily Planet room, which houses a massive suspended globe and allows visitors to observe scientists conducting real-time research through large windows. The museum also includes a living conservatory with various animals and a butterfly garden. Among its prominent displays are a T. rex skeleton engaged in a dramatic pose with an Acrocanthosaurus model, and a colossal blue whale skeleton. The facility also boasts a rooftop terrace offering views of downtown Raleigh and a garden, alongside an on-site cafe.
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UNC Football: Sink or Swim

UNC Football: Sink or Swim

2-1 and a tipping point
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FG Communities Acquires Two Manufactured Housing Communities on Kerr Lake, Expanding Portfolio

FG Communities Acquires Two Manufactured Housing Communities on Kerr Lake, Expanding Portfolio

FG Communities Acquires Two Manufactured Housing Communities on Kerr Lake, Expanding Portfolio
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Why retirees are choosing Wilmington over Florida

Why retirees are choosing Wilmington over Florida

Retirees are leaving Florida for Wilmington, FinanceBuzz says. The data shows just how quickly it's changing the city's demographics.
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Opinion: Two years after Helene, federal recovery funds fall far short

Opinion: Two years after Helene, federal recovery funds fall far short

U.S. agencies so far have provided funding amounting to just 16% of what's needed to repair Helene's damage.
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Three keys to victory for Virginia football in their first-ever clash with Delaware

Three keys to victory for Virginia football in their first-ever clash with Delaware

The Blue Hens can be a get-right opponent, but they are also good enough to capitalize on mistakes.
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30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area

30 of the best restaurants and bars in the Wilmington area

These 30 restaurants and bars belong on your must-try list, whether you're craving seafood, tacos, brunch, burgers or cocktails.
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NC appeals ruling that it mismanaged the state's coastal fisheries

NC appeals ruling that it mismanaged the state's coastal fisheries

A judge ruled that N.C. hadn't managed coastal fish stocks in the best interest of all state residents. The state disagrees and is appealing the decision.