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BEST LARGE EMPLOYER

See what local university was named the top largest  employer in North Carolina in a recent Forbes survey

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WAKE TECH TUITION OFFER

Learn if you qualify to attend Wake Tech this fall at little or no cost and how you can apply.
 

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CITIZENS ASSISTING POLICE

Did you know that there are ways
that you can assist your local police
department as a volunteer in your community?

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BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM

New business recovery assistance program for NC businesses that suffered economic losses during pandemic
 

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See if you qualify

IMAP TRUCK DRONES

Drones are now being tethered to IMAP trucks to manage traffic and provide drivers with critical information.

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Learn about them here

COVID- TREATMENT SITES

Access to Life-Saving Treatments

No cost community test sites

Test site finder (may be fee)

Get a home test kit.

NEW NC WILDLIFE HOT LINE

Talk to experienced biologists about problem wildlife and human-wildlife interactions

NEW NC BYWAYS GUIDE BOOK

5th edition of scenic byways guide book available for free download  here

TRAFFIC SAFETY PATROL

There is now a free NC service for roadway assistance to stranded motorists, regardless of their insurance provider. 
 

Lets drive there

NC Turnpike  Toll Scam

Determine the Flood Risk of your own property

Notice of 2022 toll rate increases

OAK VIEW COUNTY PARK

Emily Catherman Fryar, Manager of Historic Oak View County Park in Raleigh, tells us about its rich history, and all that we can see, do, and learn there.

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ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION

Jessica Sheffield of the Eno River Association, tells us about this nonprofit’s efforts to protect and preserve a major water resource in our part of our state
 

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THE NCSU TURTLE RESCUE TEAM

We visited with the NC State Turtle Rescue Team to learn why the turtle crossed the road and much more.  Don’t miss out on this RPP exclusive! 

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The Haw River Assembly has asked for assistance in making the public aware of its initiative of starting additional River Watch Teams.    https://hawriver.org/projects/stream-monitoring/ 

Join them for their quarterly scheduled training on Saturday, June 11, 2022 (10AM – 2PM) right before collection time! New teams require training and can sign up here. Are you already an existing team, but want to review some of the basics? You can join us too, just email krooks@hawriver.org.