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In 2021, a North Carolina farmer struggling to expand his sheep business found 33 acres beneath solar panels; then landed a second solar grazing contractAlex Greer strategically utilized a program that links farmers with solar developers to enhance his sheep business. By securing grazing con...- US midterms 2026: Why campaign groups are moving money between House and Senate racesAs the midterm elections approach, Republicans are reallocating campaign funds while Democrats are increasing their investments. The Congre...
- Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heatUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to s...
- US Midterm Election 2026: Republican worries grow as Trump's approval stays low, more candidates oppose Iran warRepublicans are increasingly concerned about the upcoming midterm elections due to unfavorable polls and low approval ratings. Candidates i...
- In 1799, a boy found a big yellow rock in a North Carolina creek; it was used as a doorstep and his father sold it for $3.50 without knowing it was gold. What happened next changed the fate of one family and North Carolina foreverIn 1799, one bored adolescent boy found a piece of yellow rock at the family farm. The stone, which served as a doorstop for three years at...
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...
- In North Carolina, a retired wind turbine blade now serves as public bench at bus stops. This 2,500-pound bench has an unusual pastNorth Carolina has embraced sustainability by turning a retired wind turbine blade into an impressive public art bench known as 'Winds of W...
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: In 1929, farmer said no to an offer for his 375-acre farm. Years later he lost the case and the landIn 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre to make way for Great Smoky Mountains...
- Quote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive... suffering breeds character, character breeds...” — a powerful life lesson on resilience, civil rights, moral endurance, and personal conviction, and why true character is forged through trial rather than ease by the historic civil rights leader known for his nonviolent activismQuote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Don’t you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith...” Beyond a p...
- In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...
- Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watchNine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings we...
- More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanasA powerful bomb cyclone brought heavy snow and flight cancellations to North Carolina, while extreme cold gripped the eastern U.S. from the...
- First day of winter 2025: Date, time, and what the winter solstice meansThe winter solstice in 2025 will mark the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It will bring the shortest day and longest n...
- Kamala Harris is heading to North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath one day after Trump visitedDemocratic nominee Kamala Harris visits North Carolina amid Hurricane Helene recovery, following Donald Trump, who spread false claims abou...
- Democrats are worried that American whites will win the U.S. election for Donald TrumpDemocrats are privately concerned that Donald Trump's strong support among white working-class voters will hurt Vice President Kamala Harri...
- India opened up its market for US: Biden administrationIndia resolved WTO disputes, allowing US product market access benefiting American farmers. Top Biden official mentioned removal of retalia...
- Cheese products recalled from Walmart, Costco, other retail giants after listeria outbreak, claims reportCheese products from Rizo-López Foods, Inc. have been recalled from Walmart, Costco, and other retail giants for probable link with Listeri...
- Baseball-Bumgarner plays down latest post-season masterclassBASEBALL-PLAYOFFS/GIANTS-BUMGARNER:Baseball-Bumgarner plays down latest post-season masterclass
- If elected it would be busy first day at White House: Donald TrumpTrump said that he would spend the first day in the Oval Office in undoing the alleged dangerous policies of the current President Barack O...
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