North Carolina
North Carolina to receive over $6 million from federal ‘Internet for All’ grant
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4KECX2WNOFE5TLDUNVTFUQ3BSI.jpg "North Carolina to receive over million from federal ‘Internet for All’ grant")
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The Division of Commerce’s Nationwide Telecommunications and Info Administration (NTIA) has introduced that North Carolina will obtain $6,415,614.32 from its first “Web for All” grant.
Beneath the Web for All initiative, the grant cash is for use for deploying high-speed web networks and growing digital abilities coaching applications. Per the announcement, $5 million can be used for initiatives together with:
- “Rising capability of the state broadband workplace;
- Identification of unserved and underserved areas;
- Bettering current applications of the North Carolina Division of Info Know-how;
- Engagements with public and stakeholder enter all through the event of the state’s five-year plan;
- Supplementing county authorities capability centered on broadband infrastructure and digital fairness planning and program supply.”
Moreover, $1,415,614.32 can be used to fund actions reminiscent of:
- “Growth of a Statewide Digital Fairness Plan;
- Creation of a Core Planning Staff the place not less than one member will even serve on the BEAD planning crew;
- Deployment of surveys and internet hosting of listening classes to know the obstacles confronted in the direction of Web adoption;
- Subgrants to organizations throughout the state that serve underserved or underrepresented populations.”
“Excessive-speed, high-quality web entry is a important instrument for households to study, get well being care, work and join with each other,” mentioned Gov. Roy Cooper. “This state and federal partnership will assist us proceed to shut the digital divide in North Carolina.”
For extra details about the Web for All initiative, please go to InternetforAll.gov.
Copyright 2022 WECT. All rights reserved.
North Carolina
Central NC pollen levels for grass hit highest-ever March numbers; tree pollen at high levels for 15 days straight
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — If you think there’s a lot of pollen in North Carolina this past week, you are right.
Central North Carolina hit the highest numbers ever for grass pollen in March, according to the North Carolina Division of Air Quality.
The agency operates a pollen sampler in Raleigh and takes readings every workday.
The yellow pollen that seems to be everywhere this week typically comes from trees — and that has hit officially high levels also.
But, grasses can be more connected to allergies and allergic reactions. Grass pollen allergy is one of the most common causes of hay fever, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Grass pollen tends to start in March — but the numbers so far this March at 21 grains per cubic meter of air — are the highest since readings began in 1999, the NC DAQ reports.
Tree pollen typically is worse for allergies from smaller trees, such as Juniper/Cedar/Cypress, Elm, and Maple. Those hit very high levels in the first couple of weeks in March.
Now, as the yellow pollen is abundant, those readings come from other trees such as Pine and Oak.
Tree pollen overall has been at a high level for 15 straight days, according to the North Carolina Division of Air Quality.
Grass and tree pollen tend to get even worse in April — but the kind of pollen then from trees might not trigger allergies as badly.
MORE FROM CBS 17
WAKE COUNTY NEWS
In fact, the yellow pollen so ubiquitous is actually is usually too large to creep into the sinuses, causing allergy problems.
The N.C. Division of Air Quality issues pollen readings on X, formerly Twitter.
Click here for the latest pollen readings, which includes links to historic graphs and charts for trees, grasses and weeds.
A brand of ground coffee sold in 15 states, including North Carolina, is under recall.
“Our Family foods” recalled more than 4,000 of its 12-ounce packages, which are improperly labeled as decaf coffee.
The ongoing recall affects “Traverse City Cherry Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee.”
The Food and Drug Administration deems it a class two recall, which means the likelihood of a serious health threat is minimal. However, it could cause issues for people who avoid caffeinated coffee.
Among the 15 states affected by this recall include Colorado, Indiana, North Carolina and Wyoming.
As a woman, I used to be afraid of lifting weights. Now, I’m proud to be ‘jacked’
UWM Holdings Corporation Appoints Rami Hasani Chief Financial Officer
‘The Penguin Lessons’ Is a Waddling Delight
The Children’s Place Boys’ and Toddler 2-Piece Short Sleeve Rashguard and Swim Trunk
Israeli troops killed 15 Palestinian medics and buried them in a mass grave, UN says
-
News1 week agoHow a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump
-
Education1 week agoICE Tells a Cornell Student Activist to Turn Himself In
-
Movie Reviews1 week agoFilm Review: Rachel Zegler is the Best Part of an Otherwise Dull Remake of ‘Snow White’ – Awards Radar
-
Politics1 week agoEXCLUSIVE: Groundbreaking new prayer book designed for demographic most targeted for abortion
-
News1 week agoShooting at Park in New Mexico Leaves at At Least 3 Dead and 16 Injured
-
News6 days agoWashington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries
-
News5 days agoTrump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?
-
News1 week agoDismantling the Department of Education will strip resources from disabled children, parents and advocates say | CNN