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Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Court dismisses case challenging PFAS health advisory
The U.S. Court of Appeals this week dismissed a chemical company’s claim that the health advisory the Environmental Protection Agency issued in June 2022 for certain man-made chemicals found in drinking water was “unlawful and should be vacated.”. The 3rd Circuit three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard the argument...
Asheville roastery, café empowers guests to create small-batch custom coffee blends
ASHEVILLE - A local coffee roastery and shop welcomes customers to choose their drink journey by creating custom blends that fit their tastes and brands. Drew Hawkins, co-owner of Coffee Library and Kota Kai, said the businesses also help customers become comfortable with expressing what they taste, which comes from tasting and trusting...
‘Burners’ comes to Denver: Firefighter offers fine cigars
DENVER – A firefighter with a passion for cigars has opened an artisanal cigar store in Denver. This is the second Burners Cigar Co. owned by Josh Johnson, a full-time Charlotte firefighter. His first store, which he’s owned for 13 years, is in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The name “Burners” came from Johnson’s father and brother because he’d often say, “Let’s go burn one,” referring to smoking a cigar.
Detours in place after train cars derail in Belton
BELTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Emergency crews responded to a train derailment reported in Belton on Thursday morning. Anderson County Fire, Friendship Fire Department and a HAZMAT team were on scene of the derailment near the intersection of Belton-Honea Path Highway and Beeks Road. The incident was first reported around...
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
Winner in North Carolina Turns $50 Scratch-off Ticket into $1 Million
Winning the lottery is undoubtedly exciting, especially considering that players have a chance of securing six or even seven figure prizes by paying as little as a few bucks for a ticket. This is precisely the case of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Mebane, North Carolina, who recently bagged a million-dollar prize from a scratch-off ticket.
Four nabbed on drug, gun charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Four people were arrested on gun and drug charges Tuesday afternoon in east Asheville. In the first case, Asheville Police Department detectives contacted Brandon Michael Marler, 34, about 3:19 p.m. near the 500 block of Tunnel Road. Marler was found to be in illegal possession of a firearm and was taken into custody without incident, a news release from the department said.
'Disoriented' Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: 'Everyone Come In, the Baby Is Dead'
A North Carolina woman led police more than half a mile to her residence on foot before making the bizarre declaration of what had happened in the house because "God told her to." Police responding to reports of a suspicious individual in the 4 a.m. hour on Friday, July 19...
Broadway Bagels in Greer, SC, up for sale after owner cites 'emotional journey'
GREER, S.C. — The owner of a popular Greer, South Carolina, bagel restaurant says she is putting the business up for sale after running it for eight years. Avalina Kapanzhi, owner of Broadway Bagels in Brushy Creek Crossing on Hudson Road, told WYFF News 4 that she has made the decision a month ago to sell "for my own sake."
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