Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Scams: The Billions-Of-Dollars Problem
Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated every year, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome a very special guest, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, to discuss the growing threat of scams and the challenges of fighting fraud in today’s technology-driven world. Russ shares insights from his work, practical advice for protecting yourself, and why awareness remains one of the most powerful tools we have.
Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.
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Local Artists Unveil ‘Ripple’ Temporary Art Installation at River Park Arch
“Ripple, Fabric of Our Community” is a temporary, ongoing art installation co- created by Orange County artists Freddie Bell, Mer Haggerty and Carson Whitmore. The artists worked in collaboration with ArtsOrange with assistance and donations from a number of local artists and makers.
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Photo Gallery: UNC Welcomes Students Back at FallFest
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Chansky’s Notebook: Power to the People!
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Kindergartener’s First Day of School: A Parent’s Playbook for a Confident Start
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Palestinians face inflated prices for groceries and batteries, hospitals have turned to smugglers for medicine and equipment, and Israeli soldiers and other middlemen are accused of pocketing millions of dollars as the smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into the Gaza Strip has boomed.
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