North Carolina moves to ban tall wind farms near coast
A bill by Republican Sen. Harry Brown would bar building or operating wind turbines within about 100 miles of the Atlantic coast from the Virginia border to south of Camp Lejeune. The aim is to avoid interference with military flight paths and coastal training areas used by Air Force and Navy pilots.
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Lawmakers push anti conversion therapy bills in NC
Democratic leaders unveil three House measures to expand antidiscrimination protections and repeal remnants of HB2. One bill would ban conversion therapy for minors and discipline licensed counselors who alter a person under 18 or a disabled adult. advocates say the move affirms LGBT rights and safety amid GOP resistance.
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NCCF Disaster Relief Scholarship for Hurricane Impacts
The North Carolina Community Foundation offers the NCCF Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship for students affected by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Eligible applicants plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college next year, reside in disaster areas, and may renew for up to four years. Applications due April 30 via the NCCF online portal.
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Jacksonville Jamz and Textile History Event at CSS Neuse
Jacksonville High School presents Jacksonville Jamz March 30 at Robert B Gaskins Auditorium with Tar Heel Voices and Seabelles plus school groups to raise funds for Creative and Performing Arts Academy and AVID. Also at CSS Neuse Center in Kinston March 30 a Sheep to Shawl program teaches textile history with spinning wool carding loom weaving and a raffle to benefit Governor Richard Caswell site.
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