noted. GIVING BACK
Experts highlighted ways solar is becoming more affordable and how community members can benefit from installing solar energy at their homes or offices during a “Go Green With Solar for All” event hosted by Climate Action NC, Environment NC and Climate Power at The Glass Jug Beer Lab – RTP. North Carolina received more than $156 million for the Solar for All program from the BidenHarris administration’s clean energy plan.
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which is slated to open in summer 2025. The grant will fund a dedicated lab coordinator, guest scientists, and materials and supplies to support hands-on lab activities. The U.S. Tennis Association, including USTA Southern and USTA North Carolina, awarded the City of Durham a total of $58,750 in grant funds to improve the eight Southern Boundaries Park tennis courts.
ON THE MOVE
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, which honors
the legacy of civil rights activist, lawyer and educator the Rev. Pauli Murray, held a grand opening in September. Those in attendance enjoyed meditation, music, poetry and more, and were among the first to step inside Pauli’s childhood home and explore engaging exhibits that connect history to contemporary human rights issues.
Lonerider Spirits announced the
success of its collaboration with North Carolina Ducks Unlimited, which raised more than $69,000 for wetland conservation. The nonprofit raffled off 150 bottles of Lonerider’s Field of Drams wheated bourbon at county events across the state over the past year. The funds directly impacted the conservation of 276 acres of North Carolina wetlands. The North Carolina
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
awarded a $244,000 grant to the Museum of Life and Science to create, implement and support biotechnology lab programming in the museum’s new lab space,
Piedmont Wholesale Flowers,
a cooperative venture of 14 women-owned sustainable flower farms, is now open to the public on Fridays. Visitors to the market location at 2823 N. Roxboro St. can browse
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Karrie G. Dixon was named the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University, succeeding Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, who retired June 30 after eight years leading the university. Karrie previously served as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, a role she’d held since 2018. “Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” Karrie shared in a press release. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed.” Karrie began her term July 1.
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inventory of locally grown flowers mid-March through November while also enjoying coffee service offered by Perfect Lovers. Radical Movement, a Black,
queer, women-owned fitness studio, opened at its new location at 621 William Vickers Ave. Formerly known as 2FitSistas, the business is owned and operated by sisters Camelle Johnson and