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Fighting the fentanyl crisis together
Since I took office in 2017, I’ve traveled the state and sat with countless North Carolinians who lost their beloved child, sibling, parent or friend to an overdose. Their hearts are broken. The opioid crisis has ravaged communities and families across our state. We’ve seen this crisis powered first by prescription pills, then heroin and now, tragically, fentanyl, a deadly […] The post Fighting the fentanyl crisis together first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC delegates enthusiastic as Democratic National Convention in Chicago gets underway
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday night, with President Joe Biden set to deliver a speech to a crowd of delegates in support of Vice President Kamala Harris."The last two weeks have been a blur of excitement," said Eva Lee, who serves as President of Wake County Senior Democrats.Since Biden announced he would no longer seek the nomination, Democrats have largely noted a surge of enthusiasm, which is reflected in recent polling. Saturday, a poll from The New York Times and Siena College found Harris ahead of former President Donald Trump by two points in North Carolina, a figure within...
Two months of challenging drought, then rain for state's No. 1 industry
Weeks with no rain. Weeks with rain. North Carolina’s No. 1 industry has had a two-month challenge and the season is far from in the barn. North Carolina’ drought on July 9 — 88% of the state with about 20% suffering severe to extreme conditions — has changed six weeks later to drought free and just abnormally dry in a number of western counties. The state got anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of rain from what was left of Hurricane Debby, followed by a...
Mysterious Death! North Carolina Woman Dies During Vodou Retreat In Haiti, Son Seeks Answers
A North Carolina man is demanding answers following the sudden death of his mother, Dana Jackson, 51, who passed away while attending… The post Mysterious Death! North Carolina Woman Dies During Vodou Retreat In Haiti, Son Seeks Answers appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Whitaker named NC Farmer of the Year
CLIMAX — Faylene Whitaker has been named the North Carolina Farmer of the Year by Sunbelt Ag Expo. She’s the first woman to be so honored. “I was nominated by district representatives of the North Carolina Farm Bureau,” Whitaker said. People from Sunbelt came out to interview her and look at her farm. Later, she was told she was the state winner.
Veteran NC political consultant Thomas Mills on the shifting energy in the presidential race
It seemed almost unimaginable less than a month ago, but as they head into their national convention this week, U.S. Democrats are riding a wave of voter enthusiasm for presidential nominee – Vice President Kamala Harris – and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Indeed, polls in key swing states that showed Republican nominee […]
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the...
Former Lagoona Bay Developer Raising Eyebrows With New Proposal In North Carolina
It seems any time there’s a proposal for a new project, someone will have objections for various reasons. And now, the controversial former Lagoona Bay developer new proposal is raising some eyebrows in North Carolina. The Original Project That Was Pulled. Perhaps you remember the troubled Lagoona Bay project...
Burlington woman charged with abetting escaped inmate
A woman from Burlington has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a convicted murderer who managed to escape from state custody in Orange County last week. Jacobia Shna Crisp was ultimately apprehended at about 2:00 a.m. on Friday at roughly the same time that a three-day manhunt for Ramone Alston reached its dénouement in Kannapolis.
An update on the Amish family injured in wreck
A GoFundMe was started recently for an Amish family from Lattimore that is recovering from injuries after their horses were spooked by a tractor trailer. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Yoder family was driving their horses and buggy on Washburn Switch Road to Polkville when a large truck went by, startling the animals...
Sentenced: Box full of meth found inside Monroe man’s garage: DOJ
MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Monroe man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to meth trafficking charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced on Monday. Monroe resident Nicki Parker, 36, will serve over 11 years after pleading guilty in November of last year to […]
Check out recent restaurant ratings for Cleveland County establishments
Here are the North Carolina Department of Health’s restaurant and food stand inspection scores for Cleveland County conducted July 1 through July 14, 2024. All restaurants listed this week received an A rating. The North Carolina Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Rehabilitation facility planned for Pinehurst
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, at its regular meeting, Pinehurst Village Council heard presentations from the Village Planning and Inspections Director Alex Cameron and others to consider a major site plan approval for a 100-bed short and long-term care health and rehabilitation center called SanStone Midland, proposed for frontage along Midland Road. The applicant is the Timmons Group, and the owner is Pinehurst Health Care Properties, LLC.
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