Category Archives: Environment
Myrick votes ‘no’ on energy bill
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) released the following statement after voting against HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act: “This bill was more than 1,100 pages of taxes on the American people. Why would I vote for a … Continue reading
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Tips for winter planting from the NC Cooperative Extension Service
In Mecklenburg County, the Cooperative Extension Service is part of Park and Recreation and offers the following tips for gardeners in January:[singlepic=520,320,240,,right] • Fertilize broad-leaved evergreens in the winter or spring. Fertilizing in the late summer induces late-season growth that … Continue reading
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Movie tonight at HAWK meeting
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, hosts tonight a local premier of the short film, “The Story of Stuff.” “From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives … Continue reading
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Much needed rainfall in forecast for western NC
Meteorologists are presently forecasting some much needed rainfall for the western part of the state over the next several days. Presently the western part of the state is experiencing drier conditions than Mecklenburg County. The Catawba River, which contributes greatly … Continue reading
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A green Christmas tree
[singlepic=339,320,240,,center]Want to save money and help the environment at the same time? Peggy DeMaree has an answer. She grew her own Christmas tree from a seedling and keeps it in a pot. Some pruning helps keep the tree a manageable … Continue reading
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Mint Hill readying for fall
It’s leaf blowing and raking season in North Carolina! What to do with the leaves? I spoke with town hall today and they said to remember that all leaves you want picked up must be in bags. No more than … Continue reading
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Two-thirds in NC support domestic drilling
[singlepic=166,220,140,,center]That’s what an Elon University poll found as reported by the Charlotte Business Journal. Further, 79 percent feel domestic oil and gas should be kept at home. Those aren’t surprising numbers; what is surprising is that Congress has still not … Continue reading
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Mint Hill to host planning meeting for local creek basins
The Centralina Council of Governments will be in Mint Hill Tuesday to inform the public about planning efforts in the Goose and Crooked Creek basins. The meeting is 4:30-7 pm at town hall. CCOG and the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program … Continue reading
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