By Mike Raley If you want a plant with a scientific name that really rings, then winter honeysuckle is for you. The botanical name for this aromatic specimen is Lonicera fragrantissima. Catchy, huh? Known around here as “Sweet Breath of Spring,” I planted one decades ago, and like some of the flowering plants in my…… Continue Reading
If you are serious about raising Camellia sinensis for this purpose, you should plan on growing several plants. Do a little pruning in early spring to promote new growth if you prefer making green tea, and harvest the older leaves for black tea. … Continue Reading
The hues of brown and gray, sprinkled with contrasting evergreens and cover crops of rye, help make the countryside look sort of neat, clean and orderly.… Continue Reading
Carolina Newsmakers logo (Photo Credit: Curtis Media Group) Anthony DeHart The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was among many college campuses that had major protests and sit-ins this spring related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking on “Carolina Newsmakers” with Don Curtis, UNC-Chapel Hill Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts says a college environment should encourage…… Continue Reading
Healthcare workers (image used under license from shutterstock.com) WPTF Staff The healthcare workforce ecosystem has seen some improvement in North Carolina, but are changes happening quick enough to meet future demand? A new workforce report from RTI International shares the latest healthcare employment trends in our state. Tatyana Kelly, Senior Vice President of Planning, Strategy and…… Continue Reading
Weight loss medication (image used under license from shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell was the guest on this week’s edition of “Carolina Newsmakers,” with Don Curtis, where he gave an update on the state health and pension plans. Folwell says the state health plan continues to be “under siege” from what…… Continue Reading
Entrance of the NC Legislative Building (Photo used under license from shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Lawmakers will be coming back to Raleigh in a few weeks for the “short session,” primarily to make adjustments to the second year of the state budget. State Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger tells WPTF News several issues will be…… Continue Reading
Medical items with text (Image used under license from shutterstock.com) WPTF Staff Medicaid expansion was recently passed by the North Carolina State Legislature. Beginning on December 1, 2023 adults from age 19 through 64 who earn 138 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines may now be eligible for Medicaid. According to the North Carolina…… Continue Reading
Person with credit card and phone (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Scammers, using tactics ranging from impersonations to investment schemes and AI, appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than ever. New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that Americans lost over $10 billion…… Continue Reading
Shovel and hard hat (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Johnston Community College broke ground for an advanced manufacturing training center earlier this week. Local boosters believe the new building will help more people prepare for jobs after college. Reid Williams, president of the Interstate 40/Interstate 95 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance,…… Continue Reading