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09/29/10 by Staff Writer

Idling: Myth Vs. Reality

The Hinkle Charitable Foundation offers an “Anti-Idling Primer: Every Minute Counts” to help dispel some of the myths about idling.

Middle School Tells Drivers to Stop Idling

Shelia Bumgarner was waiting in the car circle at China Grove Middle School recently to pick up her daughter.
She was at the front of the line, which meant that she’d gotten there well before the 3:20 pickup time. Her window was rolled down on a day unusually hot for mid-September.
Her car wasn’t running.

09/24/10 by Staff Writer

Lawn Mower, Art, Gift Certificates, Getaways and More in Ugly Bug Ball Silent Auction

More than 100 items, including a battery-powered lawn mower, paintings and pottery, gift certificates and getaways, will be part of the Silent Auction at the Ugly Bug Ball on Friday, Oct. 1, at the Center for the Environment building on the Catawba College campus.

09/18/10 by Staff Writer

Free Gas Cap Check Sept. 25 at Kannapolis Kares Day

You can get your gas caps checked for leaks and receive free replacements if you need them during Kannapolis Kares Day.

09/15/10 by Staff Writer

Catawba College Energy Corps Seeks Interns, Fellows for Green Energy Positions

At a time when jobs are scarce, there’s a ray of hope for college students and recent graduates who have an interest in pursuing a career in green energy. The Center for the Environment at Catawba College in Salisbury is accepting applications for internships and fellowships in its Catawba College Energy Corps.

09/14/10 by Staff Writer

Center to Recognize "Champions for Clean Air"

The Center for the Environment at Catawba College wants to recognize Champions for Clean Air.

09/14/10 by Staff Writer

Fifth Annual Ugly Bug Ball Offers Farm-fresh Dinner, Live Music and Dancing

The Fifth Annual Ugly Bug Ball and Silent Auction, scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Center for the Environment facility on the Catawba College campus, will highlight the theme, “Stay Local, Go Green, Reuse, Recycle.” It will feature a local farm-fresh dinner buffet as well as live music and dancing.

09/10/10 by Staff Writer

Center's Next EnviroMingle to be Held at Country Inn in Concord

The Center for the Environment at Catawba College will hold its next EnviroMingle at the Country Inn & Suites in Concord.

09/07/10 by Staff Writer

Catawba College and Duke Energy Partner on Energy Managment Pilot Program

In an effort to monitor and control its energy costs, Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina is partnering with Duke Energy on a yearlong energy management pilot program that is made possible by digital, smart grid technology.

08/27/10 by Kacey Hoover

Misunderstood Mass Transit

People have become accustomed to the comforts of driving in their own vehicles, with their own music and on their own schedule. As we enjoy the comforts of being alone in our four-door SUV, our health and well being are suffering from the pollutants of idling vehicles in traffic.

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