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Video games can educate young people about environmental issues
Dear EarthTalk: What are some video games that educate young people about environmental issues? —Concerned parent, Skokie, IL As the climate crisis gets more pressing, video games are emerging as powerful tools to educate young people about environmental issues. Games offer an interactive, engaging platform where players can explore complex challenges like climate change, conservation […]
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July 3. Cornelius Today | Business Today will be closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day. Have fun and stay safe! What else is closed? Banks and post offices are closed on Friday. Some groceries will have holiday hours, but there’s no need to stock up on bread and milk. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.,and […]
Thursday, July 3 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA 6- 10 pm | July 3. Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July […]
4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks around 9:15 pm. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon […]
July 1. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has announced its official film selections for 2025, its 10th anniversary. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen during the festival, which will take place Sept. 11–13, in historic downtown Statesville. Quotable “This year’s lineup represents some of the most powerful […]
Tuesday, July 1 60th Anniversary Gala 6-9 pm | July 1. Celebrating a Davidson Community Players’ milestone with performances, memories, dinner and auction. Cocktail attire; $150 per person. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson. Garden Explorer Days – Mad Science Day 9 am – 3 pm | July 1. Campers will become mad […]
Tuesday, July 1 60th Anniversary Gala 6-9 pm | July 1. Celebrating a Davidson Community Players’ milestone with performances, memories, dinner and auction. Cocktail attire; $150 per person. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson. Garden Explorer Days – Mad Science Day 9 am – 3 pm | July 1. Campers will become mad […]
June 30. With all eyes turned to who might replace US Sen. Thom Tillis in the Republican primary in 2026, a top Democrat took time to praise the former NC Speaker of the House on Sunday. Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) said she wanted to “commend Sen. Thom Tillis for his courage and commitment […]
What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? —E.T., via email June 27. Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s a time to recognize the huge role that bees, butterflies, birds, bats and others play in keeping our environment and food systems going. A big part of that is […]
