Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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19392
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North Carolina has many resources that pull together to protect the state's water, natural, and coastal cultural resources, such as the NC Coastal Federation, the NC Wildlife Foundation, and NC Environmental Defense Fund to name a few.
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20977
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There are seventeen species of bats known to be in North Carolina. They are the main predators of night-flying insects, as well as agricultural pests like hickory shuckworms and corn earworms. Burgess explains how Lon Coulter of Crumpler in this state and Frank and Teresa Bibin of Georgia utilize bat houses to control pests. Bat colonies number about 1,000 in North Carolina and between 3,000 and 4,000 in Georgia.
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21013
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Burgess describes the fascinating courtship ritual of the American woodcock and reports on what John Conner, coordinator of the NC Museum of Natural Science's Naturalist Center, has learned of the bird through his research.
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21021
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The NC Museum of Natural Science has built a 38-acre outdoor education station known as Prairie Ridge. The purpose of the construction was to build eleven shallow ponds ranging from sizes of 15x30 feet to one acre that would attract and provide frogs, toads, and salamanders with a place to lay their eggs. Burgess provides a description.
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21024
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Burgess describes the state's newest public arboretum, as yet unnamed, which is constructed on a five-acre portion of land within the NC Museum of Natural Science's Prairie Ridge Ecostation in Raleigh. Though many of the plantings are small in stature now, when they grow, they will showcase every single wetland tree species in the state.
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21025
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Burgess describes the110,000-acre Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and its wildlife, along with its 2,900-acre Pungo Lake, and the ongoing controversy created when the U.S. Navy wanted to build a 28,000-acre practice field right next door for jet pilots to practice landings and takeoffs.
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21028
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The NC Museum of Natural Science provides thousands of creatures with artificial habitats, so many in fact that it could be classified as a mid-size zoo. How are these creatures treated when they get ill oo just need a checkup? That's when Dan Dombrowski, Coordinator of Living Collections and also the house veterinarian, receives the call. Burgess describes his work as veterinarian, which ranges from sea turtles to spiders and scorpions.
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21573
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It's black, warty, musky, and brings $800 per pound wholesale. It's the truffle, a mushroom delicacy that is finding a home in the state. Franklin Garland of Hillsborough was the first person in the state to experiment with truffles. Burgess describes how truffles are grown and some of the problems growers face.
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25037
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Joyce Taylor gives tips on how to promote safe handling of seafood at home. She discusses the best way to keep fish fresh while fishing and in the kitchen.
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25038
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There has been a decline of people going into science careers or even earning advanced science degrees. More effort is now being put into getting women and minorities interested in science.
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25040
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New efforts are being made to help minorities get engaged in science and succeed. Special programs as well as understanding teachers could be the key to getting minorities into science.
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26375
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Fisheries management in North Carolina passed new regulations for saltwater fishing, and will consider fishery reserves. While the regulations may help stabilize fish populations, there is considerable debate over proposed fishing license and gear requirements. Saltwater fishermen and charter boat operators are concerned how their businesses will be affected.
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31153
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Wilson Daughtry grows Mattamuskeet Sweet Onions at his Hyde County farm, Alligator River Growers, in eastern North Carolina’s “blacklands”. The flavor and texture of this sweet onion variety depends on the climate, weather and peat soil near Lake Mattamuskeet. The onion is high in demand due to its short growth period in June and July.
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31180
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Cas Booe grows, processes, and sells his Yadkin Valley Popcorn at Shallowford Farms, a family owned and operated agribusiness located outside of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Also known as the Popcorn King, Booe’s popcorn comes in a variety of flavors and forms, and has won national awards. In this article, Booe discusses his background, daily farming operations, marketing, and tours offered on the farm.
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31256
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Collards are immensely popular in the South, particularly in the fall and early winter. Sampson County is the largest commercial producer of collards. Benny Cox, also known as the Collard Queen, discusses the collards industry and various heirloom varieties.
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