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RALEIGH, N.C. It was an especially tough 2020 for Betty Campbell, a Raleigh woman, who lost her son to COVID-19 and her temporary home to a fire on New Year s Eve.
But the new year is bringing her new hope, and it s all thanks to a community of first responders going above and beyond their call of duty.
Firefighters who responded to the call that night, along with first responders who just wanted to help, pitched in to donate $4,000 to help Campbell, who has mobility issues and works two jobs.
They also partnered with AmeriGlide to purchase Campbell a new stair lift, free of charge.
Two offshore wind turbines have been constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va., Monday, June 29, 2020. Two wind turbines are part of an offshore wind turbine project. The turbines are part of a separate project, not the Kitty Hawk wind farm. (AP Photo: Steve Helber)
Wind Farm Off the Outer Banks Could Power 700,000 Homes PUBLISHED 4:15 PM ET Jan. 28, 2021 PUBLISHED 4:15 PM EST Jan. 28, 2021
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The Outer Banks have long been known for how hard the wind can blow think the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk. Now, 27 miles out to sea from the site of that first flight, there’s a proposal for an offshore wind farm that could eventually be big enough to generate 2,500 megawatts.
Green Circle Salons Help Stylists Go Green By Natalie Mooney Raleigh
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RALEIGH, N.C. Salon waste is something most people don’t consider, yet still contribute to.
Rebekah McNeill, owner of Salon Synchronicity, says she sees waste constantly and that people may not even be aware of the waste they’re generating.
“Every single color client that sits in my chair has a foil color tube that we use. The tubes have plastic on top of them, they’re boxed in cardboard boxes, we use the foils for highlights. We of course have our shampoos and conditioners that are put in plastic containers,” McNeill explains.
Rural Airports Impact on North Carolina s Economy PUBLISHED 4:06 PM ET Jan. 21, 2021 PUBLISHED 4:06 PM EST Jan. 21, 2021
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MOUNT AIRY, N.C. – North Carolina airports have a huge impact on their local economies, and it s not just from the larger commercial airports.
A recent report from North Carolina s Department of Transportation says its airports contribute over $60 billion and over 370,000 jobs to the local economy.
Mount Airy Surry County Airport ranked No. 2 for non-commercial, general aviation airports in North Carolina because of its economic output of more than $690 million, state and local tax revenue of more than $22 million, and personal income of more than $129 million. It falls behind only Winston-Salem s Smith Reynolds Airport.