Memorial Day just passed! People vacation to the beach, the mountains, or just spend time with family. But have you ever thought about visiting the lake? More specifically, Lake Gaston? Lake Gaston is located on the border of North Carolina and Virginia. It is a great place to visit. The lake itself offers loads of activities, such as boating, kayaking,
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Have you ever wondered how your everyday choices impact the environment? Well, your carbon footprint is a good way to check! When greenhouse gasses and carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere, it is because of human activities. The carbon footprint is a way to measure the amount of gasses released and a great way to understand the impact of
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Whoosh! Clink! That’s the sound of a wiffleball being hit over the three-foot-high net. Pickleball is a relevantly new sport and has gained popularity in the past few years. It is estimated now that there are 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States. But it wasn’t always that way. In 1965, a Congressman from Washington and a businessman created
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Have you heard the latest rumor? News flash: gossiping can be good for you! Recent studies have proven that people who gossip tend to form more social connections, boost their moods, reduce stress, and relieve anxiety. People have always talked about other people’s lives, just as a casual conversation. Most people believe that gossiping is a negative thing and that
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On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, students and the community can submerge themselves in beautiful dance pieces! March 20th and 21st, Apex High School Dance is presenting Immerse in the auditorium. Immerse is a fully student-choreographed and collaborative showcase of dance talent. Come catch a show either night at 7:00 P.M. for a wonderful performance, guaranteed to leave you speechless.
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Did you know, over sixty billion Oreo Cookies are sold each year around the globe? They are the best-selling cookies in the world. Oreos are available in over one hundred countries. The US makes up twenty billion of the sales annually. March 6 marked National Oreo Cookie Day! What is the history of Oreos? In 1898 the National Biscuit Company
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Wordle hit the world in 2022 when it peaked in interest and exploded all over social media. Twitter and Messages were filled with yellow and green squares, a product of individuals screenshotting their Wordle success. But what are some benefits of the game? Wordle was first launched in October 2021 by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. Within a month the
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Imagine the sounds of birds chirping, icicles dripping, and crickets buzzing: the sounds of spring. With Groundhog Day’s success, spring is on its way early this year! Punxsutawney Phil, the notorious groundhog, woke up on February 2, 2024, and did not see his shadow. Exactly how long has this tradition been going on? Groundhog Day originated from a European tradition
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