City of Charlotte’s own study ranks its farmers markets poorly
Lack of coordination and transportation woes among problems keeping Charlotte region’s farmers markets from doing more to benefit consumers and growers.…more
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Broadband grants may spark better access, but hurdles remain
With many North Carolina communities falling through the cracks of federal broadband rules, new state program could boost broader, faster access.…more
Children face struggles in some North Carolina counties, stats show
Data on high rates of children in foster care or facing neglect in some counties may point to need for resources, but may not capture big picture.…more
Proposals to turn North Carolina hog waste into biofuel spur debate
As enthusiasm grows for turning NC hog manure into fuel, environmentalists and farm neighbors push for a clean-up agenda.…more
SNAP expected to be harder to use at some farmers markets
Years of effort to get fresh fruits and veggies to low-income families may be lost as the company processing SNAP payments at markets folds.…more
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