There has been a tremendous interest in "green" jobs given the forces at work over the last few months.
Reality Check brought together people from 15 counties to figure out how to live and grow in ways that protect the environment, spur the economy, preserve our sanity.
I love a good old-school 'greatest hits' package, so let's click off memorable moments from last week's Emerging Issues Forum
Greg: Knock. Knock.
Billy: Who's there?
Greg: A federal stimulus.
Billy: Well, come right in, sir! You are more than welcome here!
Greg: That's not how the joke goes.
Billy: Yeah, but who is going to turn down stimulus money to get this economy going again?
Greg: There wasn't much joking this week at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's "Making Energy Work" conference at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Billy: And, for good reason. Now's the time to put our collective green heads together to come up with plans that will not...I'm so inspired by the inauguration, I want to get to work!
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Charity events planned around Hoops 4 HopeThe Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation is sponsoring Play 4Kay events on Hillsborough Street starting Feb. 8 to support Hoops 4 Hope and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
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Love for Less: frugal Valentine's Day tipsShowering your loved ones with goodies is always fun to do on Valentine's Day, but not if it leaves you drowning in debt! With a little planning and creativity, you can show your loved ones you care and stay within your budget.
- What's on Tap
Fishel to host comedy night in Wake ForestComedians, live music, food, raffles and WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel. That's the lineup for Saturday night at Tuxedo Junction in Wake Forest.
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