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‘Speed Wrecks Lives’ Campaign Underway
RALEIGH – The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and never drive distracted or impaired. NCGHSP partnered with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Raleigh Police Department and others to launch a statewide enforcement campaign, “Speed Wrecks Lives.”. Officials hosted a...
Luxury car theft ring busted; several arrest made: Here's how detectives say they did it
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — According to the Union County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina, a luxury car theft ring has been busted and several people are facing more than 50 charges. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) Detectives say over the past several months they have been...
US census takers to conduct test runs in north Alabama 4 years before 2030 count
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be […]
Sold on a Promise: How cities across NC set aside $12M for housing the homeless and got nothing
A “special sauce.” A “rare opportunity.” An endorsement from “very important people.”. Those words might sound like something out of late-night television infomercials or multilevel marketing grifts. But in the last three years, the lines helped convince city officials across North Carolina to fund projects involving a developer and a nonprofit now facing legal allegations of fraud by California state officials.
Youth crime is still a major concern for CMPD, according to mid-year crime report
As youth crime rises, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has continued to look for ways to decrease it, including the hope for a new detention center facility. According to the department’s mid-year crime report, more than 1,600 juvenile arrests have been made so far this year. Most notable arrests include violent crimes (220) and crimes related to property (902) from January 1 through June 30.
USA Today predicts Panthers’ record for 2024 season
After a miserable 2023, there’s almost nowhere to go but up for the Carolina Panthers this season. Well, that’s where they’re going in the eyes of USA Today Sports’ Nate Davis, who projected each NFL team’s record for the upcoming 2024 campaign. And although his forecast keeps Carolina in the basement of the NFC South, Davis has them at a 4-13 mark—doubling their win total from last year. He writes: With new HC and quarterback whisperer Dave Canales and his positive vibes in the building, every reason to expect major progress from QB Bryce Young – and that could realistically mean doubling Carolina’s...
littleSpoon Eatery closes its doors
Owner Alesha Stegemeyer shares her decision to close after a decade in business and how the city’s changed. Already a paid subscriber? Sign in. Hey there! Thanks for checking out Unpretentious Palate. We believe that good journalism shouldn’t be given away for free. We’re supported by our Members who believe that, too!
First high-rise tower in Downtown Fort Worth in 30 years.
Southern Land Company recently celebrated the grand opening of Deco Fort Worth, a 567,000-square-foot high-rise residential tower in Downtown Fort Worth. This is the first high-rise residential tower to be constructed in the area in nearly three decades. The completion of this project is expected to pave the way for similar developments in Fort Worth's urban core.
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
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