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Troubleshooter: Feds redefine service animals
Robert Betts pushes his bunnies in a baby stroller all over downtown Raleigh, but it may be harder for him to get into public places because the definition of a service animal has changed.
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Troubleshooter: What about storm sirens?
The portion of the Midwest known as Tornado Alley has siren systems that blare to tell residents to take cover. But most North Carolina municipalities don't have sirens because of the cost.
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APRIL 16 STORMS
Troubleshooter: IRS, landlords and insurers may assist
This week, state and private agencies have came forward with helpful delays and information for victims of Saturday's severe weather that destroyed hundreds of homes in North Carolina and killed 24 people.
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APRIL 16 STORMS
Troubleshooter: First, call your insurance agent
Let's talk trees, because people have questions about what to do after Saturday's storms.
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Troubleshooter: Want to help storm victims?
Lots of folks want to help their community after tornadoes destroyed parts of the Triangle. So here’s where to donate your money and time.
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You can help tax filing go smoothly
I've written before that Tax Day this year is Monday - the deadline was moved from April 15 because of the observance of Emancipation Day in Washington - and that the IRS did not mail hard-copy tax forms for the first time this year because so many people now file returns electronically.
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Troubleshooter: Feed the Need needs you Saturday
There's no denying that as the economy continues to sputter, lots of people in our community are going hungry.
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Troubleshooter: No pass on potty pumping
I slowly finished the Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon on Sunday, and Parker Arnold, 11, went to Disney World thanks to your generous donations of $8,000 to Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina.
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Troubleshooter: Chicken petition won't fly
Kristen Sommerfeld, 16, and her chickens vs. Southall Home Owners Association continues. Here's the latest: On March 18, the HOA's management company, sent a letter to everyone who signed Sommerfeld's petition to change the neighborhood's covenants to allow backyard chickens.
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Troubleshooter: Car dealer's flier touts prizes, but none come
I received a flier in the mail recently from Summit Pre-Owned car dealership in Raleigh, stating that I could win some awesome prizes if I scratched and matched five numbers.
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Troubleshooter: Self-help is key in debt mess
Stephanie Shipper and her husband had a nice house in Durham and were thriving in their careers; she as an executive training coach and he as the owner of a boat repair company.


