“We Do That!” – Inspecting weights and measures

The fifth video in the “We Do That!” series focuses on the Standards Division and highlights the job of inspector Clay McIntyre. As with the other videos in the series, the goal is to showcase one of the many different types of jobs within the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. If you can … Read more

Sharon Woodard keeps the metrology lab at the top of its game

Keeping North Carolinians safe at the gas pump and the register involves more than a few different things. There’s the technology and expertise needed to carry out inspections. There’s the regulatory and legal knowledge required to enforce safety and accuracy standards. And for Sharon Woodard, there’s a whole lot of math. While for some that … Read more

Weights and Measures inspectors help keep customers safe

With colder weather closing in, making sure your home is well-heated is especially important right now. Many people across North Carolina rely on propane to heat their homes and power their appliances. Check out the video above to learn about how NCDA&CS Weights and Measures inspectors make sure that propane customers get exactly what they … Read more

National Weights and Measures Week celebrates how inspectors touch your life daily

On a typical day you might think about your upcoming trip to the grocery store or maybe your weekend plans out of town. What you probably don’t think about is whether you are paying the correct price at the store or gas station. For weights and measures inspectors at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer … Read more