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Hello, I am LaShonda “Shon” Hopkins, a North Carolina Licensed Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®,Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP), 20-year active-duty Army Retiree, multiple CombatVeteran, Disabled Veteran, United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), National RifleAssociation (NRA), and NC Department of Justice Certified Firearms Instructor, Entrepreneur(Owner of LaBleu Tactical Training), and Mother of two sons (Ages 22 & 14). I've served most of mymilitary career abroad in various countries; Honduras, Panama, Germany, Kosovo, Iraq (OperationIraqi Freedom), Korea, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. I completely understand the complexitiessurrounding relocating around the globe. I also have experience as a buyer, seller, and landlord. Myfirst residential property was a new construction townhome in Northern Virginia, I held onto thatproperty for seven years. Five out of the seven years I was a landlord; therefore, I also understandproperty management. There is a sense of peace when you know that your real estate investment isbeing protected with minimal to zero loss. Attention to detail is one of my strongest qualities, which isnecessary in real estate. In 2016, I purchased another residential property which is where I stillreside currently. Lastly, I sold my town home in 2017, the day that I retired from the military; now thatwas a GREAT retirement gift:-) I've worked with some phenomenal real estate agents over theyears, which has inspired me to become one. What sets me aside from most real estate agents? I'man effective communicator, assertive, and will negotiate strongly on your behalf. I believe that allpeople should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel that I am a good fit for you and yourloved ones feel free to contact me anytime.“Let Me UPGRADE You into Your Next Home” #utalk #utalkwinningatthegameoflife #LashondaHopkins

On this episode, we're celebrating the legacy of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the first iteration of which was signed into law in 1975. We're joined by educators, advocates and a student to learn more about how IDEA serves students and families across the nation. Guests: Dr. Tiece Ruffin, Chair, UNC Asheville Department of Education Dr. Carol Ann Hudgens, Sr. Director of the Office of Exceptional Children, NC Department of Public Instruction Glynnis Hagins, Attorney, Disability Rights North Carolina Susan Book, parent and public school advocate Lindy Southern, student, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Most of the NC politics world knows Dr. Jeff Warren as Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger's first science advisor starting in 2011 before he began work at the NC Collaboratory in 2017.   Dr. Warren talks about is policy work for Sen. Berger, his career at what is now the NC Department of Environmental Quality before working in the Senate, the creation of the NC Collaboratory in 2016, teaching science policy at UNC, and how he squares politics, science, and religion.   Plus, Skye and Brian talk about a pair of outstanding Senate and Supreme Court races still counting ballots, big campaign donors, the General Assembly's lame-duck session, House leadership elections, former Labor Commish Josh Dobson's new gig, gubernatorial transition team, #TOTW, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about multiple roads in western North Carolina being reopened by NCDOT after being damaged during Hurricane Helene, NC Department of Aviation reporting on aid and assessments, virtue signaling on social media and the arguing over Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples Day, and Vice President Kamala Harris agreeing to an interview with Fox News' Brett Baier. In the second half of the show Vince talks about the power of social media to send folks down the rabbit hole of despair, former President Bill Clinton campaigning for Kamala Harris as some polling shows her losing support from black men, Charles CW Cooke comments about Harris' polling, and a New York Post story that claims President Joe Biden is sabotaging Kamala Harris' campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we commemorate Constitution Day, recognized annually on September 17. In the first segment, we hear from Chief Justice Paul Newby who shares about the important principles contained in America's founding documents. After that, we travel to the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse to visit with Charles Boyette, who serves as a Historic Interpreter for the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Historic Edenton State Historic Site. Boyette explains what NC courts were like during America's founding era, and identifies the historical figures who frequented that courthouse then went on to contribute to America's founding documents: Joseph Hewes, signer of the Declaration of Independence; James Iredell, an original member of the US Supreme Court; and Hugh Williamson, signer of the US Constitution."We are so grateful for the foundational structure of our constitution that takes governmental power and divides it up among the three branches," said Newby on the podcast. "What are those branches? We have the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, then we have the Judicial Branch whose charge is to do justice for all."Constitution Day is a federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the US Constitution. It is observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.

NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin sits down with Skye and Brian for a conversation as we head into the Memorial Day weekend.   The Afghanistan War veteran recently returned to North Carolina after working at the Pentagon and now leads North Carolina's work advocating for the state's military installations, the active military serving, and veterans living in North Carolina.  The former NC House member also talks candidly about the challenges the Department faces.   Plus, the bipartisan mask bill debate, controversial healthcare bill, budget talks stall, NC tourism now ranked #5, staffing news, Race of the Week, Tweet of the Week, and whatever happened to Brian's friend Jake?  The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.  

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – The Sheriff of Mecklenburg County claims the NC Department of Health and Human Services jail inspectors are targeting him and the jail he oversees because of his race and his politics. There have been four deaths in five months. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply –  Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden accused the NC Department of Health and Human Services of racially-motivated and politically-motivated targeting him when it inspects the jail he oversees.  Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Michael Ware, the CIO for the Department of Environmental Quality for the state of North Carolina. They discuss various topics including transitioning from military to civilian work, challenges and opportunities in diversity, equity, and inclusion, the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, the impact of politics on cybersecurity and AI, and the potential of AI and the concerns surrounding it.  In this conversation, Ryan and Mike discuss the power and limitations of AI tools, the impact of AI on jobs and industries, the bias and ethics of AI, and the challenges of AI in hiring practices. They also explore the scam of pig butchering and the future of AI and its disruptive potential. They share recommendations for movies, games, and books, and discuss the use of AI in podcast production.  Previous episodes: S2 Ep20 - The Weekly Run Down - https://youtu.be/GRBuevt1gOs S2 Ep19 - Environmental Justice & Expanding Broadband - https://youtu.be/y6fwXmPimuk S2 Ep18 - Debt Ceiling Agreement Impacts Cybersecurity - https://youtu.be/nGu__OqZfiE S2 Ep17 - North Korean Hackers Impersonating Journalists - https://youtu.be/rmFEGNNFcSo MIKE's SOCIALS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelware1/ X (Twitter) - @MikeWare45 Email - michael.ware45@gmail.com Environmental Justice https://www.deq.nc.gov/outreach-education/environmental-justice Broadband https://www.ncbroadband.gov/digital-divide All Things M365 Welcome & Keynote Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENL-yviR38U Permitting Transformation Program https://www.deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/deq-permitting-transformation-program Please LISTEN

North Carolina will become the latest state to legalize mobile sports betting, starting at noon on Monday. Estimates suggest online betting will bring in nearly $65 million in additional tax revenue for North Carolina in the first fiscal year.  As part of the legislation, additional resources were directed toward the NC Department of Health and Human Resources to help those who might struggle with gambling addiction after Monday's rollout."Gambling can affect anyone.  It affects folks from all walks of life, all communities," Kelly Crosbie, director of the division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, said.  NCDHHS launched the website morethanagame.nc.gov to offer resources and support to those struggling with a gambling problem.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/experts-predict-smooth-sailing-sports-betting-launches/275-94806210-ca39-4331-8761-3980039a6f13Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

This episode of Education Matters explores teacher working conditions in North Carolina, why they matter and ways we can all get involved in making improvements. For this discussion we're joined once again by some outstanding educators, the 2023-24 North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year as well as the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Kimberly Jones and Dr. Jeni Corn from NC Department of Public Instruction.

On this show, we talk with experts from the NC Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division about the most common scams consumers face, how consumer can protect themselves, and what folks should do if they fall victim to a scam. 

December 4, 2023 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners MeetingAGENDAI. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION - Pastor James Tharrington, Evangel Fellowship Reidsville Church of God in Christ3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSLance L. Metzler, County Manager - Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman - Year 20245. RECOGNITION - LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGERApproval - Recognition of the participants of the inaugural Employee Academy. The Employee Academy was a five-week program created to give County employees the opportunity to gain a better understanding of each department's duties and responsibilities through presentations, tours and activities. This program was created in the image of a Citizens' Academy, specifically designed to address the concerns of Interdepartmental communication, employee relationship building, and knowledge of services identified in the 2021-2022 Employee Satisfaction Survey.6. RECOGNITION - LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGERApproval - Resolution supporting Israel as it defends itself against the attack of the terrorist organization Hamas.7. RECOGNITION - LANCE METZLER COUNTY MANAGERApproval - Proclamation for Livable Rockingham County8. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 4, 2023 AG ENDA9 CONSENT AG ENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a Single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval - Increase Library budget $32,323 due to increase in FY 23-24 allocation of State Aid for Public Libraries. Additional funds will be used for Book and AV materials.2. Approval - Appropriate $200 from the donated house sale proceeds to cover the lawn care service provided to get the home ready to be sold.3. Approval - Letter to the NC Department of State Treasurer, Local Government Commission, in response to the Financial Performance Indicators of Concern (FPIC) that were identified based on the information presented in the audited financial statements as of June 30, 2023.4. Approval - Increase Animal Shelter budget $20,925 to install an enclosure in the back of the facility with additional fencing and to provide a driveway access. Funding are proceeds from the sale of a house donated to the animal shelter.B) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Approval - Tax refunds for November 8, 2023 thru November 14, 2023.2. Approval - Resolution adopting the proposed schedules, standards and rules for the appraisal of all real property in Rockingham County effective January 1, 2024.C) Trey Wright, Health DirectorI. Approval - Replace Prevnar 13 TM Vaccine CPT Code 90670 - $262 with Prevnar 20CPT Code 90677 - $3 15 due to price increases from manufacturer.2. Approval - Fee Schedule price increases due to increase from manufacturer:D) Crystal Norman, PTRC Ombudsman for Rockingham CountyApproval - Appointment of Jan Bellard to the Rockingham Joint Community Advisory CommitteeE) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - 2024 Rockingham County Landfill Holiday Schedule. Schedule was approved by the Solid Waste Committee at its' November 15, 2023 meeting.10. PUBLIC COMMENT11.. Clark Pennington and Cherokee Motes, Independence FundVeteran Diversion Program for the Court System12. Derek Southern, Assistant County ManagerApproval- Budget Amendment for the project. Budget is $263,262.00, funding for project to come from Rockingham County General Fund. Relocation of Libr3lY Administration Services to Stoneville Library will allow the closure of the Library Administration building in Eden.13. NEW BUSINESS14. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS15. ADJOURN

One of Asheville's iconic concert venues will vanish in the coming years—not because of poor business, but because of eminent domain. Salvage Station on Riverside Drive is on the map of businesses that will be forced to sell and give way to the I-26 Connector. A number of homes are also on the map for clearance.Nathan Moneyham, a division construction engineer based in Asheville for the NC Department of Transportation, talks about eminent domain and how today's DOT works with affected communities and steers away from the practices and policies of yesteryear, which particularly eviscerated communities of color.Get five news headlines from around Asheville in your morning inbox. No ads, no spam—simple as that. Subscribe for free to the First Look newsletter from The Overlook. Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

Sarah Ludington is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the First Amendment Clinicare and Kyle Compton is a Local News Fellow of the Clinic.  The First Amendment Clinic at Duke University provides students the opportunity to work directly with clients facing free expression concerns, including defamation, content-discrimination, and reporter's privilege. Their services are pro bono and open to the public's use.  BREDL has used their services as we were waiting for PFAS records from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for 8 months and when we reached out to the Clinic and they sent a demand letter on our behalf, we got the records immediately.  To contact and connect with the Duke First Amendment Clinic is in the show notes below. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.  Contact and connect: firstamendmentclinic@law.duke.edu  First Amendment Clinic: https://law.duke.edu/firstamendment/

Join us for a special episode of the Wednesday morning podcast as we bring you an inspiring segment from the recent National Association of Black Women in Construction's (NABWIC) Billion Dollar Luncheon event. In this captivating segment, we feature the dynamic Ms. Tunya Smith, one of the distinguished speakers at the event. Ms. Tunya Smith, a prominent figure in the construction industry, took the virtual stage at NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon to share her insights, experiences, and wisdom. With a career dedicated to excellence and empowerment, Ms. Smith's impactful presence resonated with all who attended. In this episode, Ms. Tunya Smith provides a comprehensive overview of opportunities with the NC Department of Transportation and shares invaluable tips for success in the energy sector, making it a must-listen for anyone aspiring to excel in these fields. About Ms. Smith:  As the director of the N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights, Tunya Smith aims to leverage best practices and resources to promote civil rights programming and build a culture of equity and inclusion across the department. Smith has extensive experience in policy and program development, advocacy and economic development through service spanning over two decades. Joining NCDOT in May 2018, Smith has served as policy advisor for the Office of Civil Rights and program administrator for Data, Performance Metrics and Reporting for the Technical Services Division ______________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Dr. Ed Bell retired from the NC Department of Public Instruction, as a federal program administrator, where he worked with federal programs. He is an author, a researcher, a poet, and an educator. His professional experiences include, but are not limited to, being a mental health social worker, a non-profit executive, a college professor, parent educator, middle/high teacher, workshop presenter, keynote speaker, academic tutor, and a school counselor. He has authored books and has published research articles regarding the education of African-American males. He currently resides in Raleigh, NC.   Dr. Bell received his AAS in criminal justice technology from Craven Community College, his BA in criminal justice from North Carolina Central University, his MA in counseling, and his EdD in education leadership both from Liberty University. Dr. Bell is a licensed school counselor, with licenses in 6th-12th Social Studies and English/Language Arts.   In 1993, Dr. Bell received the prestigious Nancy Susan Reynolds Award for personal services, given by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, a $25,000 prize. He was also named Tar Heel of the Week by the News and Observer in 1994 and has received numerous awards for his community and philanthropic services. In 2002, Dr. Bell studied abroad, in Israel, and visited Hebrew University and other academic sites and biblical locations.

August 8, 2023 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order2. Onvocation by Elder Melvin McLean Jr., Pastor, Benaja Mr. Zion Holiness Church of God, Reidsville3. Pledge of Allegiance4. Recognitions & Presentations(A) Recognition by the Reidsville Kiwanis Club to the City of Reidsville(B) Presention of Reidsville Sesquicentennial Magazine5. Approval of Consent Agenda (All Consent Agenda Items are approved in one motion unless and item is pulled by a Council member)(A) Approval of July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes(B) Approval of 2022-2023 Audit Contract with Cherry Bekeart, LLP(C) Approval of Respolution Supporting the Creation of the Eastern Piedmont NC HOME Consortium(D) Approval of Amendment to Chapter 9.5-2 Membership Appointments for the Human Relations Commission in the City's Code of Ordinances6. Public Hearings(A) Consideration of Update to Project Area for the City's CDBG-I Sewer Rehabilitation Project, including an Amendment Resolution – Glynn Fleming, WithersRavenel, and Josh Beck, Public Works Director(B) Consideration of a Special Use Permit Application to place a Manufactured Home at 636 Lincoln Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #154184, locates in the Residential-6 (R-6) Zoning District (S 2023-01) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Manager(C) Consideration of a Special Use Permit Application to operate a Homeless Shelter at 305. S. Branch Street, Rockingham County Tax Parcel #182871, located in the Office & Institutional (O&O) Zoning District (S 2023-02) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Manager(D) Consideration of a Text Amendment Request to amend Artile IV, Section1: Zoning Districts, and Section 2: Description of Districts; Article V, Section 2: Table of Permitted Uses, of the City's Zoning Ordinance and to add Section 5: Special Zoning Districts to establish a new “Traditional Neighborhood (TN)” Special Zoning District (T 2023-07) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Manager(E) Consideration of a Text Amendment Request to amend Article II, Section 1: Definitions, and Article V, Section 2: Table of Permitted Uses of the City's Zoning Ordinance to define Amusements, Indoor and amend the Table of Permitted Uses to include Amusements, Indoor as a permitted use in the Central Business (CB), General Business (GB), Highway Business (HB) and Industrial-1 (I-1) Zoning Districts (T 2023-08) – Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Manager(F) Consideration of a Text Amendment Request to amend Article II, Section 1: Definitions, and Article V, Section 2: Table of Permitted Uses of the City's Zoning Ordinance to define Amusements, Outdoor and Theme Parks and amend the Table of Permitted Uses to include Amusements, Outdoor and Theme Parks as permitted uses in the Highway Business (HB) and Industrial-1 (I-1) Zoning Districts (T 2023-09) - Jason Hardin, Planning & Community Development Manager7. Projects(A) Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Replacement Project Resolution to Accept Offer of Funding of $1,116,000 from the NC Department of Enviromental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), bringing the total loan amount o fht eproject to $5,036,100, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment and Budget Ordinance Amendment. – Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director(B) Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 10, Municipal Utlities and Services, Section 10-31 – Use of Master Meters, which encourages the Use of Master Meters and gives the Director of Public Works the Authority to approve Such Meters – Josh Beck, Public Works Director(C) Consideration of Capital Improvement Plan Recommendation of Enginner and Awarding of Contract to McGill Associates – Josh Beck, Public Works Director(D) Consideration of Adding Settle Street to Downtown Streetscape Project and Accompanying Streetscape Capital Project Ordinance Amendment and Grant Special Revenue Ordinance Amendment – Josh Beck, Public Works Director(E) Consideration of Updated Plans for Use of American Rescue Plan Funding and Accompanying Grant Special Revenue Ordinance Amendment – Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director8. Board & Commission Appointments(A) August Appointments9. Public Comments10. City Manager's Report(A) Month of August11. Council Members' Reports12. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments13. Miscellaneous(A) For Information Only14. Adjourn###

Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence is changing the game not only for the private sector, but for government as well. Neil Harrington from the NC Department of Commerce joins Savvy Citizen to discuss what's already happening with AI and what might be on the horizon.

Description: Amanda Dixon, shares how a CTE pathway can be a great fit as well as provide stability for military students. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Show Notes: Career and Technical Education | NC DPI CTE Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBOl1RCpygI   Bio: Amanda Dixon received her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Pre-Law & Leadership Studies from Methodist College, Fayetteville NC and her Master of Education Technology Degree from Lesley University, Boston Massachusetts. She holds a Graduate Certificate in School Leadership from Appalachian State University, Boone NC, and school business financial certifications from the North Carolina Association of School Business Officials and Program Planning and Management from LERN Institute. During her twenty plus years in education she has served as a Secondary English and Language Arts Teacher, Grant Writer and Program Developer, Instructional Coach, Innovative High School Liaison, Director of Indian Education, Director of Workforce and Economic Development in the post-secondary education sector and served as Director of Federal Programs and Career and Technical Education in various schools' districts in North Carolina. She is also a small business owner. Dixon has been named Teacher of the Year, North Carolina Career & Technical Education Sandhills Region Administrator of the Year and is recognized as NCLA Berryman Leadership and Development Award recipient for her efforts in leading innovative opportunities for students in North Carolina. Dixon is the 2022 recipient of the North Carolina Administrator of the Year for Career & Technical Education and was recognized as the NCACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Professional for 2023 where she received a nomination as an ACTE Region II Administrator of the Year and will complete that process with distinguished nominees from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands during the upcoming year. She is a champion for all children and is passionate about providing innovative and equitable opportunities for students and families as a servant leader for Career and Technical Education. She joined the NC Department of Public Instruction team in March of 2022 where she currently serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for Career and Technical Education. Her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of two (Madison and Jerrison) and “glammy” to two borrowed sons. She and her husband Hugh have been married for 18 years and reside in Laurinburg, North Carolina following his recent retirement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.    

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join host Kirk Puckett and returning guest, child abuse resource prosecutor Whitney Belich, as they discuss working with Special Victims, talking to children during investigations, and what to expect in this year's In-Service training. For more information, please visit: NC Department of Health and Human Services  NC Department of Public Instruction  Childhelp North Carolina  Child Advocacy Center

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join host Kirk Puckett and returning guest, child abuse resource prosecutor Whitney Belich, as they discuss working with Special Victims, talking to children during investigations, and what to expect in this year's In-Service training. For more information, please visit: NC Department of Health and Human Services  NC Department of Public Instruction  Childhelp North Carolina  Child Advocacy Center

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features NC Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders. Secretary Sanders speaks to Ben Kinney about her career journey, what's new at the NC Department of Commerce, what's new in terms of economic development in North Carolina, and more.

Since 1986, the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network has supported people in their darkest hour…people who are the family members of murder victims. They offer emotional support, support in the courtroom, and financial support. Their state funding has been virtually eliminated. It's a non-profit organization that offers services free to their clients. They are hoping the Governor's Crime Commission will reconsider funding them. Below is information provided by the NC Department of Public Safety regarding VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding: VOCA BACKGROUNDER AND TRENDLINES Victim Assistance grant funds are made up of federal dollars that in North Carolina are distributed by the Governor's Crime Commission. These funds – the GCC's largest source of federal funding – have fallen by 57% over the last five years and are in jeopardy of falling further. In 2018, the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission received $103 million to support victims of crime. In 2022, the GCC received only $44.7 million. Of that money, 30% is federally mandated to be distributed to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Another mandatory funding stream earmarks at least 10% for underserved populations including family members of victims of homicide, as well as victims of human trafficking and other crimes. In 2022, GCC surpassed this mandatory minimum and allocated almost 30% of funding to projects that support underserved populations. The remaining funds are allocated using priorities set by the Commission during the summer months. Some of the funding priorities this year are community violence intervention, legal services and hospital-based services. The reduction in federal VOCA funding has increased competition among worthy applicants serving victims of crime in North Carolina and throughout the country. VOCA Victim Assistance grants come from the U.S. Crime Victims Fund, which is made up of deposits of federal criminal fines, fees, and penalties. Deposits to the CVF have been decreasing since 2017 due in part to decreased federal prosecutions, and this has in turn helped drive down the amount of money distributed to the states. Statement from Caroline Farmer, Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission, on administration of VOCA funding. The Governor's Crime Commission understands the impact VOCA-funded organizations have on our communities. We support NCVAN and their work. The federal funding that NCVAN and other organizations previously relied upon has been cut dramatically. This is a pivotal moment for the VOCA federal fund, and we are taking the following steps to ensure that victims continue to receive support in their recovery: We require VOCA applicants to write to their regional U.S. Attorneys' Office, sharing the ways that their work supports victims of federal crime in our state. The U.S. Attorneys' prosecutions help fund these groups. We are working closely with groups such as NCVAN that are looking for new sources of funding following the loss of some or all of their VOCA funding. Our 2023 Request for Proposal for VOCA funding is currently open. We encourage organizations to review the criteria and submit their applications by the Jan. 31 deadline.

This week we discuss the story of the steamship Metropolis, formerly known as the USS Stars And Stripes, which ran aground near Currituck, NC in 1878.Sources:Gentile, Gary. Shipwrecks of North Carolina from Hatteras Inlet South. G. Gentile Productions, 1992. Tabb, Kip. "Beach wreckage revives mystery of the Metropolis." Outer Banks Voice, 14 Oct 2020. https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/10/14/beach-wreckage-revives-the-mystery-of-the-metropolis/"The Wreck of the Metropolis, 1878." NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 2016, https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2016/01/31/wreck-metropolis-1878Link to Ko-Fi as mentioned in the episode: https://ko-fi.com/beyondthebreakersSupport the show

We talk with Dr. Dudley Flood, a retired educator and administrator with the NC Department of Public Instruction who helped bring communities together to integrate the state's public schools in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He received the state's highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, in 2021 from Gov. Roy Cooper.

This week, our guests are Sam and Alex (not their real names). Sam was until recently the co-host of the 12 Rules for What podcast and is the co-author with Alex of their two books, The Post Internet Far Right and The Rise of Ecofascism. Sam is now focusing on writing at Collapsology Sub-Stack and the Collapse Podcast, and you can support Alex's ongoing work with 12 Rules for WHAT podcast via their patreon or check out the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Channel Zero Network. We talk about fascism, ecological trends on the far right, Patriotic Alternative, Patriot Front, grifters, the Tories and antifascist activism. Oh, and a lot more. Transcript PDF (Unimposed) Zine (Imposed) Next week... Next week's show will feature an interview with a member of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement about the case of Dr. Mutulu Shakur and his struggle for compassionate release despite being 7 years past his date for release eligibility and his diagnosis of bone marrow cancer. Announcements Shinewhite Phone Zap Anti-racist, communist prisoner held in North Carolina, James “Shinewhite” Stewart, is facing severe repression and deprivation at Maury C.I. where he was recently transferred; he's been in solitary since he was transferred, denied food and his blood pressure medicine, and had various pieces of property and correspondence stolen, as well as mail tampered with. He is asking people to make urgent calls and emails to Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe of the NC Department of Public Safety in order to demand SW's transfer out of state (called "interstate compact") to West Virginia: 919-733-4080 eddie.buffaloe@ncdps.gov Shinewhite wanted to share that his politics have evolved in such a way that they no longer align with the Revolutionary Intercommunal White Panther Organization (RIWPO), so he's stepping down from his role as National Spokesperson for the organization. However, Shinewhite still believes deeply in Intercommunalism and the liberatory vision of the Revolutionary Intercommunal Black Panther Party (RIBPP). Indonesian Anarchist Paralegal Fund Anarchist Black Cross in Indonesia, Palang Hitam, is fundraising for their paralegal trainings for anarchists and anti-authoritarians. You can learn more and contribute at Firefund.Net/PalangHitam Bodily Autonomy Rally in the South East of Turtle Island There's a rally next Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Justice AA Birch building in Nashville to protest the abortion ban in TN. Others in the area, keep an ear out for demonstrations in South Carolina despite the overturning of the 6 week abortion ban, and because of the 20 week abortion ban now in effect in North Carolina. More on the latter two pieces of news and ways to support folks seeking abortions at linktr.ee/CarolinaAbortionFund BAD News: Angry Voices from Around The World A new episode of the A-Radio Network's monthly, English-language podcast, BAD News. This month it includes an interview with Greek Anarchafeminist group "Salomé", a chat with an organizer of the Weekend Libertaire in St-Imier (Switzerland) on the 150th anniversary of the first anti-authoritarian International, and a call for solidarity with anarchist prisoners. Give a listen! Firestorm Benefit Concert There's a benefit party & queer country show at the Odditorium on Wednesday, August 31 for Firestorm's building purchase, right across the street from the venue. It runs from 6pm to 10pm and you can find out more by checking out their social media. Blue Ridge ABC Letter Writing Event We've been forgetting to announce, but on Sunday, Sept 4th at West Asheville Park from 3-5pm you can find Blue Ridge ABC writing to prisoners. They'll provide a list of political prisoners with upcoming birthdays or facing repression who could use some words of support, plus paper, pens and addresses. Come down, meet some folks and send some love behind bars. . ... . .. Featured Track: Bella Ciao by Nana Mouskouri from Revolutionary Songs of the World Bella Ciao by Redska from the Bella Ciao 7" Bella Ciao by Leslie Fish from It's Sister Jenny's Turn to Throw the Bomb

Cris Cohen interviews country artist Paige King Johnson. They discuss:- That personal boundry you do not cross as a songwriter- Being mentored by Pam Tillis- Lessons learned from playing 150+ shows a year- Her album "Honky Tonk Heart"- Serving as the musical ambassador for the NC Department of Agriculture's "Got To Be NC" campaign- And more

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Dr. Terry Stoops from the John Locke Foundation for Part 2 of a 2-part show. Dr. Stoops unpacks two recent reports from the NC Department of Public Instruction that evaluate K-12 student performance during the pandemic.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Dr. Terry Stoops from the John Locke Foundation for Part 1 of a 2-part show. Dr. Stoops unpacks two recent reports from the NC Department of Public Instruction that evaluate K-12 student performance during the pandemic.

Kody Kinsley serves as Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, a position that puts the 36-year old in the middle of North Carolina politics' most high profile policy debates between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly.   Secretary Kinsley talks about his job, his public service to the Obama and Trump administrations, and his life, which began in Wilmington, NC.   Skye and Brian also talk about a week full of action in the General Assembly, including a divisive bill with possible election consequences, a Medicaid expansion bill in the Senate, a fast-track budget process, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, and the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.   

On the latest episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jen Weiss, Senior Advisor for Climate Change Policy at the NC Department of Transportation. With the transportation sector emerging as the largest emitter in the state, NC DOT has been tasked with developing a Clean Transportation Plan by April 2023. In our conversation, we cover NC's goal of deploying 1.25 million ZEVs on the road by 2030, synergies that exist between decarbonizing the power and transportation sectors, and the importance of stakeholder engagement to usher in an inclusive and comprehensive clean energy future. Additional resources from today's episode: NC's Offshore Wind Lease Auction: https://bit.ly/3LSnFx8 NCSEA's Carbon Plan Analysis: https://bit.ly/3GqMFKT NC Clean Transportation Plan & Survey: https://bit.ly/38mkVL1 Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Dr. Cathy Owens-Oliver is an accomplished speaker, author, instructional coach, education  policy analyst, and National Board Certified Teacher. For more than 25 years, in 46 of 50 states as well as Canada, she has provided consulting services for instructional coaches, college faculty, state boards, and state departments of education.​She is the President and CEO of Educational Effectiveness Group, a coaching, and consulting practice that helps K-12 schools and colleges of education improve teaching and solve problems that hinder student learning. ​She is the author of Why Schools Fumble, a national bestseller in Pedagogy and Educational Problem-Solving. She has presented at countless national conferences and written for leading education journals including Accomplished Teacher Magazine, the Journal of Staff Development, and the Hope Foundation's What Works in Schools newsletter. Her work also appears in the college textbook: Black Star: An Introduction to African-American Studies.​She earned her doctorate in Education, Leadership, Management, and Policy at Seton Hall University, and completed studies at NC A&T State University, and the University of NC - Greensboro (where she was a NC Teaching Fellow).  She has held senior roles at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Learning Forward, Educational Testing Service, and the NC Department of Public Instruction. She has served as adjunct faculty for several colleges. She completed leadership and coaching training with the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Dale Carnegie Corporation, Institute for Management Studies, Jack McDowell School for Leadership Development, and the Parker Palmer Center for Courage and Renewal. ​She has served as a director of ministerial training in NC, MI, and PA. She is the Dean of Education for the COGIC International Sunday School Department and President of the GirlsGotLIFE Foundation. Affectionately known as Dr. O, she has assisted several faith-based groups in implementing organizational change. She enjoys golf, gardening, and mentoring millennials.Support the showThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!Leadership School Production:Produced by Kyla CoferEdited by Neel Panji @ PodLeaF ProductionsAssistant Production Alaina Hulette

On episode 66, NC Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser stops by the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast to talk about her agency's role in building the clean energy economy within the state. Specifically, we spend some time talking about VW and federal infrastructure funding, along with workforce development, and Governor Cooper's latest executive order focused on clean energy (EO246). We also have a chance to sit down with Dr. Rita Joyner, Senior Advisor and lead of NCSEA's Women in Clean Energy (WICE) initiative. In our conversation, we talk more about Dr. J's clean energy journey, along with the important role an organization like WICE serves in North Carolina. Additional resources from today's episode: Canary Media's Net Metering Story: https://bit.ly/3Ld4XR7 NCSEA's Blog on Net Metering: https://bit.ly/359vRdl NCSEA's Women in Clean Energy Networking Reception: https://bit.ly/3Mx6p24 State Energy Conference: https://bit.ly/3L7xCqw NC DEQ VW Settlement Funding Information: https://bit.ly/37O6iPM Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

In this episode, guest Dr. LaQuoia Johnson shares about some of the difficulties she faced in the health care field and how that motivated her to help others cultivate safe spaces where diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized. She will also discuss her Grace Culture framework which includes: a growth mindset, respect, accountability, courageous conversations, and equity. Dr. LaQuoia Johnson is the author of How Rxacism Manifests: Inside the small world of pharmacy. A residency trained and board certified pharmacist with twenty years of pharmacy practice experience in multiple practice settings and states, her career grew from a Pharmacy Technician in retail into an administrative role for a 900-bed acute-care facility in North Carolina. Today she leverages her talent and skills to educate the next generation of pharmacy professionals at Davidson Davie and Guilford Tech Community Colleges. Additionally, she is a pharmacy consultant with the CDC foundation and the NC Department of Health ensuring providers receive medications to prevent COVID19 in immunocompromised patients. Her passion and purpose is preparing today's leaders for tomorrow's workforce by educating leaders on how to incorporate GRACE into their leadership practice. [Originally released via video streaming.] Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress; the world needs us. We hope you join us! Subscribe today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/i-follow-the-leader/support

  In this episode of NCJA 10-14 our host Kirk Puckett talks with agents Joshua Falls, Tyler Carpenter, and Jordan Green from the NC Department of Insurance about Bail Bondsmen's roles in human trafficking, forced labor, and more. As investigators, law enforcement officers, magistrates, and everyone in between, find out warning signs and ways you can help. For more information on human trafficking visit the Human Trafficking Commission page. For more information about the Department of Insurance and Bail Bondsmen, visit the Department of Insurance homepage. Contact Information for: Joshua Falls - josh.falls@ncdoi.gov Tyler Carpenter - tyler.carpenter@ncdoi.gov Jordan Green - jordan.green@ncdoi.gov Human Trafficking hand image courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month — FBI )

The pandemic sped up the demand for online real estate closings, but are they really safe and credible? Electronic Notarization and Notary Enforcement Director at the NC Department of the Secretary of State, Ozie Stallworth, and Real Estate Attorney, Justin Ckezepis unpack the questions around real estate fraud prevention, pandemic closings, and e-closing changes!On Today's Real Talk, hosted by Justin Ckezepis, we go over hot topics in today's real estate market, but we don't just talk about the problems – we also introduce solutions.

In this episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast, host and Eversheds Sutherland Associate Jeremy Gove explores transactional nexus with Partner Breen Schiller. The two discuss the recent Quad Graphics, Inc. v. NC Department of Revenue decision out of North Carolina determining whether there was nexus to impose sales tax on out of state sales, and how the decision relates to the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in McLeod v. J.E. Dilworth Co. Questions or comments? Email SALTonline@eversheds-sutherland.com.

Do you want to hear great stories on how data drives decision making? Then join this episode of the Lights On Data Show with international keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Perez. Our guest has more than 35 years of experience to the stage as an IT/higher ed professional. He has served as a Business Intelligence Specialist at NC State University and is currently serving as Senior Systems Analyst at the NC Department of Health & Human Services, as well as Chief Technology Officer at SolonTek Corporation Additionally, he stays active in the IT community with more than 11,000 LinkedIn followers. We are happy to have him as our guest, as he is a highly recommended and critically acclaimed international keynote speaker, data viz/analytics expert, and specialist in efficiency/process improvement He is indeed a much sought-after resource and speaks at dozens of conferences each year. He "Brings Data to Life and Life to Data!"

Todd Zipper, President of Wiley Education Services, welcomes Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Technical Community College. Todd and Scott discuss the importance of apprenticeships and how they benefit both students and employers. Topics Discussed: • The reason community colleges are America's opportunity colleges • The ways the Biden Administration could impact funding for community colleges • Why apprenticeships are considered the gold standard of workplace learning • How the WakeWorks Apprenticeship Program provides individuals with on-the-job training while also working towards a college degree • How education impacts economic mobility Guest Bio Dr. Scott Ralls became the fourth President of Wake Technical Community College in April 2019. Before coming to Wake Tech, he served as President of Northern Virginia Community College from 2015-2019, President of the NC Community College System from 2008-2015, and President of Craven Community College in New Bern from 2002-2008. He has also worked for the NC Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Distinguished Public Service Award from the North Carolina Chamber, and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor. Dr. Ralls earned his bachelor's degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and master's and doctorate degrees in Industrial and Organization Psychology from the University of Maryland.

WBTV anchor Alex Giles and Dr. Charlene Wong, NC Department of Health and Human Services Chief Policy Officer for COVID-19, answer viewer's questions about just who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and why the eligible groups have changed so much over the past several weeks.

We're jumping right back in and diving in deep on the topic of offshore wind. Make sure you check out part 1 of this episode, before giving this a listen. In part 2, we continue our conversation with Abby Watson of Siemens Gamesa to talk about offshore wind manufacturing and the importance of a robust supply chain to the growth of the industry in the United States. We wrap up by talking to John Hardin of the NC Department of Commerce to highlight some of the recent developments from the state in support of the offshore wind industry. And in a special addition to this week's episode - Ivan Urlaub of NCSEA joins us to break down what really happened in Texas this week. More information on the offshore wind supply chain analysis and NC's offshore wind MOU: https://www.nccommerce.com/business/key-industries-north-carolina/energy/offshore-wind-industry Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

Patrick Mulvaney & Victor Armstrong have very different but very important roles in the increasingly critical area of mental health and wellness.  Patrick is Chef Owner at Mulvaney's Building & Loan, a farm to fork restaurant in Sacramento, California. Victor is Director of the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services.  Both are passionate about suicide prevention and both, as you will soon learn, are great storytellers in this powerful episode.Patrick has spearheaded the I Got Your Back Project, an innovative pilot program focused on mental health in the restaurant industry.  Victor is a nationally recognized mental health leader and advocate, also known for his strong and effective social media presence, raising awareness and reducing stigma.Resources if you need help:If you need help now from anywhere, call 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741.If you need assistance in North Carolina, call the Hope 4 NC Crisis Counseling Services Hotline at 1-855-587-3463 (FIND) anytime day or night.Health care professionals, emergency medical specialists, first responders, other staff who work in health care settings and their families throughout the state who are experiencing stress from being on the front lines of the state's COVID-19 response can call The Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002).All Things Twitter:Victor Armstrong (Easy Like Sunday Morning)I Got Your Back ProjectPatrick MulvaneyA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJay GerhartSupport the show (https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

If you couldn't make it to yesterday's virtual State of Our Community, you can watch the event via Vimeo at any time. To register, visit greensboro.org/sooc2020. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek. Thanks for joining us! This episode is sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union Visit Truliant here --------------------- Today's host is Brent Christiansen, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's President and CEO. --------------------- 00:58 - Brent starts the episode by sharing the key speakers and topics from the Chamber's annual State of Our Community event, which was held virtually this year. Notable speakers included Dr. Mandy Cohen from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Barkin from the Richmond Fed, Superintendent Sharon Contreras, and Terry Akin from Cone Health, who spoke on topics from COVID-19 to racial inequity to unemployment.   2:44 - Clarence McDonald, Commercial Banking Market Executive for Wells Fargo, speaks to the critical partnership that Wells Fargo maintains with the Greensboro Chamber, and how they have stepped up to the economic challenges posed by COVID-19.   4:53 - Brent introduces Tom Barkin, the President and CEO of the Richmond Fed, who joined the event via Zoom with some members of the Chamber Board. Tom discusses the economy as it is today, what the impacts of COVID-19 look like across various industries, and how trends are looking now that we're a few months into shelter-at-home. He also speculates on where we can go from here, which depends on so many external factors.    9:45 - Next, Brent introduces Ivan Canada, Director of NCCJ, and Wilson Lester, Executive Director of Piedmont Business Capital, to speak on the topics of injustice and systemic racism, especially within our own community. The discussion starts with a framing of equity and what this word, this value, actually means when put into action.    14:02 - The final panel, led by Terry Akin of Cone Health, includes Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Sharon Contreras, the Superintendent of Guilford County Public Schools. The panel holds a discussion of the public health and education effects of COVID-19 and how the virus has highlighted community equity issues.   18:08 - To hear the full speeches, register on greensboro.org/sooc2020 to be emailed a link and password to access the archived video of the whole event! --------------------- Remember to subscribe for new episode notifications each week. Make sure to follow impact. The Boro on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @gsochamber Visit the Chamber website at greensboro.org.

As Salem Parkway nears its end of construction, Jason Thiel visits with Pat Ivey, NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 9 Engineer, to discuss that project and others happening in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NC Department of Public Instruction pegs the average teacher pay at $54,682 per year. That should place us at or near the top in the Southeast. Also, a look at how historians overlook the fundamental flaw in progressivism. Subscribe for FREE: https://thepetekalinershow.com/get-the-podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow Marketplace: https://thepetekalinershow.com/marketplace/ Advertisers: https://thepetekalinershow.com/support-the-businesses-that-support-us/ Twitter: @PeteKaliner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633836460739500/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some may wonder how one man finds time to run an outpatient counseling clinic five days a week and still manage to write, direct, and produce his own series of films and books, but Dr. Terrence Graham does it. As the co-founder and owner of Graham, Moore & Clark LLC, Addiction, Behavioral and Biblical Counseling, Dr. Graham provides individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults from 12 years old to the elderly. Some of his services include providing clinical supervision at Level III residential homes, opioid treatment, and substance abuse assessments and treatment for the NC Department of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). He started his private practice counseling service in his hometown of Kenansville, NC in 2008. He debuted his practice with two other counselors who are based outside of North Carolina, but as the company grew, he decided to move forward on his own. Dr. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Agency Counseling from NC A&T State University, and a doctorate in Biblical Counseling from Andersonville Theology Seminary. He says that psychology was a natural passion for him.   He was also a Wake County school-based mental health therapist for 13 years where he provided addiction and behavioral counseling for adolescents. He notes that therapy can also help address conflict resolutions, anger management, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and more. Dr. Graham is also a licensed clinical addiction specialist, national certified addiction counselor, masters addiction counselor, distance credentialed counselor, substance abuse professional, certified bariatric treatment specialist, and clinical certified sex offender treatment specialist.   Dr. Graham is currently working on expanding his biblical counseling services by connecting with churches to be a liaison to promote mental health awareness and be a resource for pastors. Biblical counseling is the process in which the Bible is used to treat addictions, behaviors and mental health.   A longtime lover of drawing and creating, Dr. Graham initially dreamt up his film production company, 5Ft Productions as a third grader in Rose-Hill Magnolia Elementary School, in Duplin County, NC. Dr. Graham now uses his established film company to produce movies that can be used as teaching tools in his counseling practice. Each film produced is organized around a behavioral concept that he treats as a counselor.   5ft Productions is Dr. Graham's multi-media production company that produces independent films, publishes books, video, music, and curriculum writing. The company's body of work currently consists of five movies, three published books, an album and an anti-bullying curriculum manual.   To learn more about Graham, Moore & Clark LLC, please visit their office at:   4086 Barrett Drive, STE A Raleigh, NC 27609   You may alos call them at 919-710-7332    You can also send an email to:  gmccounseling@yahoo.com   To learn more about Dr. Terrence Graham, please visit his website at www.5ftproductionsllc.com   To view the edition of Huami Magazine that Dr. Terrence Graham is featured in please click on the following link: https://issuu.com/terrywatson7/docs/huami_magazine_ralieigh_nov_20192   To learn more about Huami Magazine, please visit our website at www.mykelmedia.com   Please follow Huami Magazine on Facebook and Instagram   To advertise on this podcast, or to learn more about advertising in the pages of Huami Magazine, please call 336-340-7844 or send a detailed email to huamimagazine@gmail.com    

In this special episode, we sit down with NC Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan. We talk about North Carolina's clean energy future, the recently released NC Clean Energy Plan, and get Secretary Regan's insight on Senate Bill 559. [SPOILER ALERT] Secretary Regan will be advising Governor Cooper to veto SB559 if it passes the house, and Regan said a veto is "likely." As always, this episode comes fully loaded with a Policy Update. The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast is presented by NCSEA and hosted by Ben Stockdale.

In this episode, we're taking you to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fifth Third Bank's new 80MW solar farm. Our featured interview is with JP Morgan's global head of sustainability Sam Stockdale. Other interviews include NC Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan, Fifth Third Bank's President and CEO Greg Carmichael, NC Senator Bob Steinburg, and NC Representative Howard Hunter.

Five years after the historic Duke Energy Dan River coal ash spill highlighted how irresponsibly Duke was storing the dangerous substance, many families in North Carolina have yet to see coal ash in their communities cleaned up. The NC Department of Environmental Quality is in the process of deciding whether or not Duke will be required to move coal ash from unlined, open-air pits near major waterways and into dry, lined landfills safe from harm. Residents dealing with this issue for years let their voices be heard in a series of public meetings last month. We attended the final in Belmont, NC -- here's what folks had to say.