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Educator, attorney to lead NC Mock Trial Program
The North Carolina Mock Trial Program has named named a veteran educator and licensed attorney from western North Carolina as its executive director. Smith, a resident of Arden, is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and practiced as a civil litigator in Charleston, S.C., in the 1990s. He earned an undergraduate from UNC Chapel Hill, a law degree from N.C. Central University and an masters in education from George Mason University. He served 14 years on the Hendersonville City Council. ...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Every third Saturday in October will officially be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day thanks to the NC General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. North Carolina’s diverse muscle-powered trails — walking, cycling, running, paddling, climbing and equestrian trails — provide...
School supplies giveaway to be held in Chadbourn July 27
CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - The H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation is set to host a school supplies giveaway in Chadbourn on Saturday, July 27, according to an announcement from Columbus County Schools. Per the announcement, families with children are invited to pick up a free backpack, school supplies and enjoy festivities from 3...
NC Rep. Ray Pickett visits Ashe to answer questions from constituents
WEST JEFFERSON — On Thursday evening, July 18, the Ashe County Republican Party hosted a community chat with Ray Pickett at Sweet and Savory Bakery and Deli in West Jefferson. Pickett is the current NC House Representative for District 93, which includes Ashe County and is running for reelection this November. Rep. Pickett fielded questions and engaged in numerous discussions with members of Ashe County for two hours as all were refreshed with beverages and bakery delectables from Sweet and Savory. ...
Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar
Duke Energy has enrolled more than 1,300 customers in North Carolina in a new pilot program that is designed to make a home solar plus battery system more affordable. The PowerPair pilot initiative is a ... Read More » The post Duke Energy rolls out new pilot program with incentives for home solar appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
German Solar Specialist hep global Completes 9.8-MWp Solar Park in North Carolina, Plans New Projects
German solar specialist hep global GmbH has announced the completion of its 9.8-MWp Perendale solar park in Mocksville, North Carolina. The facility has been connected to the power grid on a trial basis, with output set to be sold to local electricity cooperative Energy United. The company, which operates under...
Wake County woman charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Laura Jacquellen Toole, 25, of 9608 Leslieshire Drive, Raleigh. Toole was charged with one count of insurance fraud, which is a felony. According to special agents with the NC Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division, Toole attempted to defraud Nationwide Insurance Company by falsifying vet records to receive pet […] The post Wake County woman charged with insurance fraud first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Parkton Woman Takes Home $343,000 In North Carolina Instant Win Lottery Game
Congratulations to Carletta Woodall of Robeson County, who recently won over $343,000 with the North Carolina Education Lottery!. Carletta’s major cash win came on the night of July 11, when she decided to put $1 on the Bison Bonanza digital instant game while relaxing at her home in Parkton. Bison Bonanza features a progressive jackpot that can be won at anytime, even right before bed in Carletta’s case.
‘They must leave’: Coalition begins push for HCA to relinquish Mission
A broad coalition of western North Carolina doctors, patient advocates, clergy members, a state senator and others are calling on HCA Healthcare to give up the Mission Health network, decrying the level of care it has provided since its $1.5 billion purchase in 2019. The five years since the acquisition...
Autism M&A Activity Continues to Rebound, as ABA Therapy Company Behavioral Framework Buys BCPS
M&A activity in the autism treatment industry appears to be picking up. On July 22, private equity-backed ABA Connect announced that it acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bumping its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. Then, on July 24, Behavioral Framework announced it acquired Behavior Consultation & Psychological Services (BCPS).
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