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How to keep your food safe during a hurricane
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane...
View ArticleCargill ground beef recall after E. coli outbreak kills 1, sickens 17
(CBS News) — More than 132,000 pounds of possibly tainted ground beef sold nationwide is being recalled in an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 17 others, the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleDisaster food benefits to be offered in Brunswick County
BOLIVIA, NC (Press Release) — Brunswick County has been declared a disaster county by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. These declarations...
View ArticleDisaster aid funds free meals for students affected by Florence
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making it easier for schools and parents to feed students in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. All students in affected disaster areas...
View ArticleFederal government cites NC exotic zoo over its animal care
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina exotic animal park has been accused of failing to provide proper care for several animals. The Statesville Record & Landmark reported Tuesday that the...
View ArticleDead birds in passenger’s baggage seized at US airport
STERLING, VA (WWAY) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists recently seized a package of tiny dead birds in a passenger’s baggage at Washington Dulles International Airport....
View ArticleATMC to bring high-speed broadband internet to rural Pender County
CURRIE, NC (WWAY)–Rural communities across the State of North Carolina have struggled with high-speed internet over the years, but that’s all about to change for Pender County residents. ATMC...
View ArticleUSDA announces pandemic assistance for timber harvesters and haulers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWAY) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced losses...
View ArticleMedicaid now certifies kids for free lunch in 8 more states including North...
NORTH CAROLINA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has added eight states to the 19 where students receiving Medicaid coverage will be automatically added to the program offering free or...
View ArticleFighting food poisoning: Sweeping poultry changes proposed
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed that are intended to reduce illnesses from food...
View ArticleDemand in Cape Fear for eggs push prices up by 60%
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Americans are eating more eggs causing higher prices to reach as much as 60% – the Cape Fear Region is not immune. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Americans in...
View ArticleNew requirements in place for Americans to receive SNAP benefits
(CBS) — As of September 1, there will be stricter requirements for people to receive SNAP benefits. Childless workers age 18 to 50 must work at least 80 hours a month or they must currently be...
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