NC politicians push to boost native plant use
State leaders including Gov. Roy Cooper and Sen. Bill Rabon back expanding native plants in yards roads parks and backyards. Despite 14 percent native plant share, officials say challenges persist in encouraging landscapers and homeowners to favor Virginia creeper over invasive species like Bradford pears amid public awareness efforts.
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No Preference gains traction in North Carolina primary
President Biden swept all Democratic delegates in North Carolina on Super Tuesday, yet about 13 percent voted no preference. Analysts note limited ballot choices during incumbents’ runs fuel such splits, a pattern seen in 2012 and other primaries.
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Springtime Bugs in North Carolina Rise With Warmer Temps
As spring nears in North Carolina, insects including midges, blue-winged olives, early black stone flies, blue quills, and quill Gordons emerge. Eggs hatch with rising temperatures, drawing nuisance activity outdoors while supporting ecological balance per the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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