RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Housing Coalition recently presented its Legislator of the Year award to N.C. Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr., D-Durham, for his support of affordable housing work across the state.
"I am honored to receive this award from the North Carolina Housing Coalition. I very much appreciate the efforts of their organization and of their allies in preserving and in promoting decent, affordable housing across our state, and I am happy that I was able to aid in their cause this past legislative session. I am committed to the continuation of and safeguarding of public housing in every community in North Carolina, and it is my hope that we continue to do all we can on this issue," McKissick said.
Firewood alert issued by state
RALEIGH -- State forestry officials are asking residents to use local firewood because evidence suggests that several tree-killing insects are being carried into the region by people bringing in firewood from other states.
To learn more, visit www.dontmovefirewood.org/ or http://dfr.nc.gov, or call Brian Haines at (919) 857-4828.
Recycling day set for Sunday
RALEIGH -- The state Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, along with the Carolina Recycling Association and North Carolina Keep America Beautiful, reminds the public that Sunday is America Recycles Day, the only nationally-recognized day encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled content products.
North Carolinians can pledge their commitment to recycling and buying recycled content items two ways: electronically on the America Recycles Day Web site or at participating ARD events. Those who pledge will be entered to win recycled content prize packs. Select prizes include a fire pit made from recycled steel, a pet bed made from recycled plastic bottles and a soaker hose and welcome mat made from recycled tires.
To pledge or learn more visit http://www.p2pays.org/ARD.html.
-- From wire reports
