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Ashley Hicks

Durham, Fayetteville, Raleigh
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FREE: Where to visit Santa, enjoy holiday events for the family

FREE: Where to visit Santa, enjoy holiday events for the family

It's that time of year again, Santa has started making his way to the Triangle. For many parents, snagging a …

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Save big in the stores by doing this one simple thing

Save big in the stores by doing this one simple thing

Before you head into stores to shop this holiday season, make sure to download the store's app to check that …

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Don't get scammed at the North Carolina State Fair

Don't get scammed at the North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is here and though it's filled with countless calories, exciting rides, and ple…

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Troubleshooter helps Raleigh woman prove she's not dead

Troubleshooter helps Raleigh woman prove she's not dead

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Imagine trying to prove you are not dead when you are alive and well. That's exactly …

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Amazon Prime paying customers to pass on 2-day shipping

Amazon Prime paying customers to pass on 2-day shipping

Have you ever waited too long for your two-day shipping from Amazon Prime? It turns out you could get paid to…

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Polycaprolactone-Based Shape Memory Foams As Self-Fitting Vaginal Stents

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By Ashley Hicks
| Texas Medical Center
Publication Date 10-1-2024 Journal Acta Biomaterialia DOI 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.041 PubMedCentral® Posted Date 10-1-2025 PubMedCentral® Full Text Version Author MSS Abstract There is an urgent critical need for a patient-forward vaginal stent that can prevent debilitating vaginal stenosis that occurs after pelvic radiation treatments and vaginal reconstruction.
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Women Scientists at the Forefront of Energy Research: Part 8

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By Ashley Hicks, Greco González Miera, Prashant V. Kamat, Junmei Zhao
| ACS Publications
To recognize women energy researchers who published seminal work in 2025, we bring you Part 8 of this series of annual collections of their articles and personal reflections. (Please refer to Parts 1–7 to read personal reflections of other leading energy researchers who have contributed to ACS Energy Letters .
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Cashback websites: Can you really get paid to shop?

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By Ashley Hicks, Ashley Hicks
| KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA) Verified
Log on onto the cashback websites or apps while you're shopping. With each purchase, you'll get a little extra something. ROLESVILLE, N.C. -- If you're buying last-minute Christmas gifts online, there is an easy way to earn money while you are spending your money -- through cashback websites. Rolesville mom Jamee McGee loves to shop. She heard about Rakuten through one of her friends. "I checked it out, and I was like, 'what the heck, let's try it,'" McGee said.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job in the "media" industry is the role that I am currently in. ITEAM Intern.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be a journalist, you have to be constantly seeking the truth.

What's your favorite social network?

I love Instagram and Facebook.