Why daylight saving time moves clocks forward in spring
North Carolinians will lose an hour tonight as clocks spring forward signaling the start of daylight saving time observed nationwide except in Hawaii and most of Arizona. The annual shift began under the 1918 Standard Time Act with clocks moved forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
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Easing into time change tips for kids sleep schedule
Parents face disrupted routines as clocks move forward or back. Experts like Kayla Younger advise gradually shifting wake times by 10 minutes daily and limiting Sunday wakeups, while Happiest Baby suggests adjusting bedtimes by 15 minutes in the days before the switch.
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March seasonal fruits and NC farmers markets spotlight
North Carolina spring brings asparagus collards greens mushrooms spinach and strawberries with March seasonality. Prices rose 3.7 percent for fruits and 9.6 percent for vegetables from December 2023 to January 2024 per the USDA CPI. Local markets like Davidson Apex Western NC and more offer fresh produce and tips to grow or shop to cut costs. Reporter Lizmary Evans notes farm markets across the state including Raleigh Charlotte Chapel Hill Fayetteville and Dawn Wilmington with contact-friendly listings.
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Apex Farmers Market
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Yorkmont Road
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S. Estes Drive
Moore Square
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Pate
Raeford Road
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Oleander Drive
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