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Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
Chef provides ‘Proper Provisions’ for great grab-and-go
LINCOLNTON – There’s “take-out” and there’s “Proper Provisions.” The latter is now available in Lincolnton in a cozy little hideaway on S. Academy St. Lincolnton native, John Abernathy has fulfilled a dream and opened a grab-and-go food store with a bodega mindset offering a wide selection of homemade foods such as pasta, bread, sauces, snacks and sandwiches. The timing of the opening of this store couldn’t be any better given the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, boating and picnic season.
Six Gaston volunteers receive awards from the governor's office
The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community has awarded the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to six recipients from Gaston County. The award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make significant contributions to their community through volunteer service. Recipients are nominated by members of their community and then selected by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, known as VolunteerNC, and housed within the office of the...
Registration for Kindergarten and Pre-K now open in Gaston County
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is now open in Gaston County, and district officials are urging parents to sign their children up as soon as possible. “Parents are encouraged to register their child now rather than waiting until school starts in August; doing so helps the elementary schools to better prepare for the new academic year,” they said in a press release.
Meck Co. officials give $600 allowance to some formerly incarcerated individuals
Mecklenburg County officials are giving some formerly incarcerated people a hand up after leaving the detention center. People who qualify can get up to $600 in an account to pay for essentials.
Suspect who rammed stolen car into gun shop gets probation
A man accused of ramming into a south Charlotte gun shop and taking off with several guns got 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to one of the charges. Store employees said they were outraged and said something must change.
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