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Japan’s HI-CHEW Maker Morinaga Investing Over $136 Million In NC Factory
The Mebane, NC produces the popular fruity candy HI-CHEW. Due to high demand, Morinaga will add manufacturing space and production lines. A performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate the expansion, contingent on a company capital investment of $115.4 million, the creation of 40 jobs, and local government support.
‘Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Finally Buys Her Own Property
Janelle Brown recently visited her daughter, Maddie Brown Brush in North Carolina, and now the news arrived that the Sister Wives star has purchased some property there. It comes hot on the heels of another business venture that she started. TLC Star Janelle Brown Moved On From Kody. The former...
NC’s Population Surge and Increasing Diversity
North Carolina, especially the Raleigh metro area, is witnessing rapid population growth. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that The Triangle has seen one of the largest increases in retirement-age residents nationwide since the pandemic. The number of retirement-age residents has soared by 18.3 percent in Raleigh and over 15 percent in Durham since 2020, nearly doubling the national growth rate.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers POLK COUNTY—Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently released a statement warning the public of multiple incidents of fraudulent phone calls, where scammers are impersonating deputies and demanding payment to avoid arrest. The scammers are calling targeted victims and making a claim that they have a warrant for the victims’ […] The post Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam calls appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Ashe Democrats see strong turnout at Christmas in July
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) had a strong turnout of volunteers and visitors at its booth during the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. The festival was a big success for the community with sunny weather and a large crowd that enjoyed live Blue Grass and Country music, classic and ethnic foods, and homemade crafts. Approximately 100 people visited the ACDP booth to show their support, meet candidates, purchase T-shirts and other merchandise, and obtain information about the upcoming election. ...
JCFD training complex to be completed by October
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new training complex for the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) is set to be complete by October. The training complex, located behind Station 7 at 2830 West Walnut Street, will house classrooms and offices for the fire department. “It is exciting to see this amazing, state-of-the-art facility take shape,” […]
‘Inseparable’ dog siblings struggling in shelter needed new home. Then came good news
Two “inseparable” shelter dogs struggled as they waited for a new home. Then came the good news that North Carolina canine siblings Daisy and Otis were adopted — together. “Otis & Daisy have acres of land to explore and run free, a dream for any dog, made...
Enjoy The Extraordinaires And Fireworks In Alexander County On Saturday, July 20
Taylorsville, NC – The public is invited to enjoy an Independence Celebration on Saturday, July 20 with a free concert and fireworks. This installment of the 2024 Summer Concert Series will feature “The Extraordinaires” at 7:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park. Fireworks will follow at approximately 9:45 p.m. at the Alexander Central High School practice field.
‘We know that Jesus has our back’: Miracle Hill releases statement after employee attacked
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said a person is in custody after stabbing a woman at an emergency shelter, seriously injuring her on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to Regency Hill Drive around 11 a.m. and learned the suspect, 34-year-old...
Incentive package of $13M lures Nipro headquarters to North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nipro, manufacturer of medical surgical and renal products, has been lured to North Carolina by an incentive package of more than $13 million. The 70-year-old Japanese company secured a $2.48 million grant from the state toward a $397 million manufacturing center and American headquarters. It is eligible for other assistance such […]
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
Robeson County woman wins over 300K with NC lottery digital instant win
One woman in Robeson County turned $1 into over $300,000 when she decided to play one of North Carolina Education Lottery's new digital instant win games.Carletta Woodall said she was about to go to sleep Thursday night when she decided to play."I couldn't sleep after that," she laughed.Woodall won the epic jackpot in the Bison Bonanza game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot. The odds of that win are 1 in 31 million.She already has one plan for her winnings."I've never been to Vegas so I want to take a trip there," Woodall said.She claimed her prize at lottery headquarters nd after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $245,316.In addition to her trip, Woodall plans to do some home repairs and share her winnings with her family.
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