State of North Carolina

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Fargo South's Reis Kessel commits to Bison football program

Reis Kessel is set to enter the NDSU football program as a preferred walk-on.

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

How state governments are reimagining American public housing

States are remembering that they can own housing, too.

Bring Solar to Your State's Government Buildings

To avoid catastrophic climate change we must keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly transition to renewable energy. A concrete step we can take toward a sustainable energy system would be installing solar panels on government buildings.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

Hidden facts about sources of revenues

Financial policymakers face lots of challenges. They have to formulate various kinds of policies within a stipulated budget.

State government empowered to build new green energy projects

Language in the budget empowers the state Power Authority to get into the business of developing new renewable energy projects.

Why Drive Electric?

How will I be tested for an allergy?

Percutaneous (prick) testing, intradermal testing and RAST testing are the methods used to determine what allergens people are allergic to.

What is Occupational Asthma?

Occupational asthma is generally defined as a respiratory disorder directly related to inhaling fumes, gases, or dust while "on the job."

Weather IQ: How pollen impacts us in the Carolinas

Did you know, that the particles that make us sneeze when the concentration is too high, are microscopic?

What is contact dermatitis?

Contact dermatitis is one of the most common skin problems today. A form of eczema - this disorder causes chronic itching eruptions, or breakouts.

Armadillos Are Invading the Carolinas, and Scientists Aren't Sure Why

But experts are sure of one thing: they're there to stay.

ADVICE: Why is My Kid Weird About Touch?

Identify the behaviors in children who seek touch and the ways you can help