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D.G. Martin: New book spotlights legacy of playwright Paul Green
Many North Carolinians know who Paul Green is or was, but most can’t tell you much about him. He was certainly North Carolina’s greatest modern playwright as many of us learned when our teachers told us about the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” the story of attempted colonization of North Carolina by the British, including, of course, the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the “new world.” ...
Fight fentanyl poisoning and learn at a local Race Against Drugs event
It has been reported that ten people in North Carolina die each day as a result of fentanyl poisoning and over 375 people in Davidson County have also died as a result since 2015. Recently Davidson County has been inundated with more deaths associated with fentanyl. It is saddening to hear the number of individuals that have lost their lives from fentanyl poisoning and the statistics are as shocking when the age range of those killed by fentanyl is exposed. Locally, there have been countless arrests made by law enforcement of persons selling the deadly drug within our own community. There have also been arrests made of parents and caretakers of children that are being poisoned after ingesting the drug, unaware. This dangerous drug effects everyone and has the potential of killing someone that each of us know and loves, if it hasn’t already. It is time to end the excuses that too many live by, that it is not our problem, because it now is.
‘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...
As times get tough, more people using crowdsourcing fundraisers for emergency evictions
Regardless of income, many people are feeling the rising cost of housing and grocery bills. When it's hard to make ends meet, some are turning to crowd-sourcing for helpGoFundMe told ABC11 that the site has seen a 40% increase in eviction fundraisers compared to pre-pandemic levels nationally.Michael lives in Knightdale but has no place to call home."I can sleep at the truck stop because there's other truckers sleeping there and stuff and nobody bothers you," said Michael, who didn't want to use his last name.Michael's story is one of thousands on GoFundMe who are facing evictions or struggles with housing."All...
Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds
While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where mammals can thrive. The work sheds light on how climate change will affect wildlife populations. Roland Kays, lead...
Man charged with selling drugs after fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub
Man charged in connection to fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub. Raleigh police have arrested a man after they say someone died after buying drugs from him at a Raleigh nightclub earlier this month. Luis Baez-Roman was arrested and charged with trafficking schedule I, possession with intent to sell and deliver...
Part of Falls of Neuse Road closed due to downed power lines, Raleigh police say
Downed power lines have closed part of Falls of Neuse Road, the Raleigh Police Department said on X Friday. At 10:46 a.m., Raleigh police said the 5000 block of Falls of Neuse Road is currently closed. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route and avoid the area.
Delta agrees to reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during CrowdStrike mess
Delta flights came in and took off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport as scheduled Thursday. That's a far cry from what it's been like since last Friday's CrowdStrike outage that grounded and delayed thousands of flights worldwide.Delta's CEO announced Thursday that the company started operations with zero cancellations and expected normal operations to continue Friday and beyond.Delta now says it will reimburse customers for reasonable costs -- such as tickets on other airlines, rental cars and hotels -- along with other expenses."It was a normal day, getting to the airport, getting to the gate, the flight took off on time, everything...
Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic
Future scholars will surely detect a precipitous dip in productivity from the male subset circa the week July 19, 2024. Some will argue the decline started a few days earlier on the 16th, EA Sports College Football 25's early access release date. "I have no idea," NC State head coach...
Historic reunion includes tour of Nash County
A grand family reunion brought more than 130 people from across the nation to Nash County recently. The 2024 Ealy family reunion, which was held July 18-21 in Raleigh, included a special tour of the birthplace of the family’s patriarch, and the tour featured other significant Nash County sites. This was the first reunion the Ealy family held in North Carolina, and it was also the family’s golden anniversary. In...
Garner family left without water for more than 48 hours after moving to new home: 'Frustration'
A family who just moved to the Triangle are without water."We've been without water now for 56 hours," said Malcolm James.James and his family moved from Ohio to a home on a quiet street near a park in Garner. It's a short commute to the couples' new jobs in ministry.They found their new home on Zillow that was ideal for their two boys and two dogs."I saw the backyard. I'm like, I want this one," said James.For his wife Kerri, who is expecting, she loved the kitchen.They worked with a property manager -to rent from 'Invitation Homes'--a rental company.Two days...
Crawford’s Genuine Opening in August
Scott Crawford’s new concept at RDU is taking off soon. Scott Crawford is opening his latest restaurant at RDU, but it won’t feel like you’re at the airport at all. And, odds are, you might find yourself hoping for a delay to experience it. Tailored to travelers...
Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli
A brand new concept called Union Station Deli & Catering from Rocky Top Catering will open on Aug. 15 inside the iconic Raleigh Union Station at 510 W Martin St. in downtown Raleigh. Touted as a true New York-style deli, they will be serving up breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, and hot pressed sammies – with toppings like house-smoked pastrami, corned beef and chicken cutlets — as well as black-and-white cookies. Look for weekday service (6 a.m. until 3 p.m.) initially, with weekend service to start in January. The concept will be managed by Sean Degnan, known for his outstanding restaurant portfolio including bu•ku, so•ca and kō•än. Follow along on Instagram here.
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