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08 Oct, 2024
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Carolina Beach principal recognized at NHC commissioners meeting for heroic efforts during tropical storm

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A school principal was recognized at the New Hanover County Commissioners meeting for her response to storms that flooded parts of New Hanover and Brunswick counties last month. Her school in Carolina Beach was hit hard. County commissioners praised Jennifer Angel’s actions when water levels began rising at Carolina Beach Elementary […]

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Irvine’s diverse community shares the cultures that make it special – Orange County Register

Dancers from the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center perform on the main stage during the 23rd annual Irvine Global Village Festival at the Great Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Young dancers from the Ektaa Center in Irvine perform a traditional Indian dance during the annual Irvine Global Village […]

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DEC announces completion of general cleanup at former foundry site in Geneva (video)

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the successful completion of a multi-year cleanup at the former Geneva Foundry site, removing decades of hazardous contaminants from downtown Geneva and nearby properties. The effort, which included the extraction and disposal of 94,000 tons of contaminated soil, was part of New York’s Superfund and […]