Blueberry farms recount storm flood damage and late crop hopes
Debbie Gustafson and Shannon Register describe flood and frost impact on Nelson and Morris blueberry crops. The back of Nelson’s packing building was ruined, beaver dams clogged Duck Creek Canal, and early crops suffered 85 to 95 percent damage at Morris. Late berries look promising with picking set for the first week of June. Contact numbers provided for updates.
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NC Senate Budget Proposes Raises and Reserves Emphasis
The North Carolina Senate proposed a two year budget prioritizing state employee raises and a larger rainy day fund. It would extend pay raises to all teachers and add 1.1 billion to reserves, while matching some House tax cuts. Gov Cooper likely vetoes, raising a potential summer showdown after elections.
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Senate bill seeks wind turbine ban near military flight paths
Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown pushes SB 377 to limit wind energy facilities where vertical obstructions pose high safety risks to aviation training. The plan relies on a two color map. coastal counties and large eastern zones would be restricted while the western and some inland areas remain open. Supporters argue wind energy must yield to military training needs, citing economic importance of bases and defense spending. Opponents note existing federal processes can mitigate conflicts and warn the bill could become a statewide ban.
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