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Health officials warn of health risks associated with floodingWednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe Hendricks County Health Department is reminding county residents that flooding can pose serious health risks such as exposure to water-borne diseases, drowning, and dangers associated with cleaning up flood-damaged areas.

Cable TV fights municipal broadbandTuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:05AMAlarmed by the prospect of competing for customers against local governments, the cable TV industry is pushing for a state law to prevent North Carolina cities from offering Internet and cable systems to their residents.

With Spring Projects In Your Plans, PECO Alerts Public to Underground Utilities for National Safe Digging MonthWednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:28AMPHILADELPHIA----Whether you are a homeowner considering a spring outdoor project or a contractor, PECO calls for an increased awareness of underground utility lines and safe outdoor digging practices as part of National Safe Digging Month.

In Concord, flooding still poses problemsTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:12PMThe rain finally stopped after three days, but the flooding persists. “We have an extensive list of people who need pump-outs, and that’s being complicated by reports of flooding combined with gas or heating or electrical problems,” Concord Fire Chief Mark Cotreau said Tuesday afternoon. “A large part of our time now is being spent investigating to make sure the scenes are safe and coming back ...

Al Gore wishes global warming weren't realMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:04AMFormer Vice President Al Gore, the target of ridicule by climate skeptics this winter, says he wishes global warming were an "illusion."