Dr. Sanjun Gu is a horticulture specialist at North Carolina A&T University. He's also one of the leaders of NC A&T's Industrial Hemp Task Force, which is looking to help farmers across the state grow cannabis.
October 23, 2020
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SPENGA Fitness: Overcoming COVID-19 and Still Giving You A Great Workout
Spenga, a gym based out of the Triangle, remained closed throughout quarantine, like its peers. But it has just reopened. Contributor Mike Costello has attended their their top-notch, new post-COVID classes.
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“Not Just a Pretty Space:” Interior Design Advice from the Pros at High Point Market
We've all been spending more time at home the last seven months. How can we make our homes work for our wellness?
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No One Wins When Courts Skip Steps for Mental Illnesses under NC Law
North Carolina is taking mental illnesses seriously by imposing steps that must be taken in legal cases involving those illnesses. But what if those steps aren't taken?
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How Grandfather Mountain Safely Reopened During COVID-19
In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, northeast of Linville, sits one of the states' most popular tourist destinations. Grandfather Mountain, with its peak at 5,946 feet above sea level, is a true North Carolina gem. It contains some of the oldest geologic formations on earth and has nearly unmatched biodiversity.
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How This NC Pumpkin Patch Has Changed With the Times
Page Farms, which literally sits on the line between Durham and Wake County off of US-70, hasn't always been a pumpkin farm. Before the early 2000s, Page grew North Carolina's most iconic crop.
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Understanding What Political Polls Actually Mean Ahead of the Election
Let's examine all the noise surrounding political polls. We're going to look at what goes into a poll and how news outlets report on polls to people like you and me.
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This Black-Owned CBD Brand Is Coming For NC’s High-End Hemp Market
Gilliam says that this vertical integration has helped her carve out a niche as a purveyor of high-quality "seed to bottle" hemp products. She says that customers appreciate the transparency of the process.
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You’ve Likely Heard of the Board of Elections Mess — Is It Really a Mess?
As voter confusion continues to grow with the NC Board of Elections mess, certainty for voters seems further and further away.
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The Great NC BBQ Debate: How One Transplant Picked Vinegar Over Tomatoes
When I moved here, I thought I knew everything there was to know about BBQ sauces. I now know that I was wrong. North Carolina barbecue is so much more than that.