A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough
A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.
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Local news for Hendersonville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
‘Stormwater Stroll’ Highlights New Environmental Quality Features in Patton Park
The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Management Program invites the public to take a walk along the ‘Patton Park Stormwater Stroll.’
As Bear Activity Increases, Be BearWise
With fall temperatures falling and bear activity increasing, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding people to protect themselves and bears by following the six BearWise Basics to reduce potential conflicts.
What Killed the Eagles? EPA Researchers Help Solve 25+ Year Mystery
For the past 27 years, scientists have struggled to understand the cause of unprecedented bald eagle deaths in the southeastern U.S.
Solar Panel Placement Research Reveals Most Productive Locations
The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an NSF-supported Oregon State University study.
ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications
There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines.
A Great Camp in the Great Outdoors
In the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families like the Vanderbilts to have a getaway “great camp” or lodge in the Adirondacks so that they could enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating.
NC Apiary Program Keeps Bees Buzzing
Tucked in a clearing off the side of Chatham Street in Cary, hundreds of honeybees go about their business.
16 Ways to Save Money in the Laundry Room
Laundry is no one’s favorite chore, and it doesn’t help that washers and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate. Since most of us do at least a few loads of laundry each week, it’s worth taking steps to reduce energy use.
Home Insulation: It’s All About the R-Value
Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or Hendersonville, North Carolina, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient with the right insulation. Insulation helps lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.
Smokies Plates Cruise Past 20 Years, $15 Million
Friends of the Smokies specialty license plates in North Carolina and Tennessee are driving improvements all over the park.
