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RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board over ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in an attempt to remove his name from the state’s ballot after he withdrew from battleground state ballots. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court on Friday, comes after the board denied his request to be removed from the general election…
Robinson faces challenges in NC governor race amid controversies, may impact Trump
North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving."He's a good speaker. He made some mistakes in his past," said Allan Jones, a 59-year-old truck driver, at the campaign event near his home in Colfax, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Raleigh. "Haven't we all? Did we learn from them? Let's go forward."Robinson, a favorite of former President Donald Trump, is the party's nominee for governor in the...
Some parts of western North Carolina to see higher utility bills
This report is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Residents in Avery, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, McDowell and Watauga counties may see their power bills increase – again. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which serves portions of seven southeastern states, just announced a 5.25% rate increase for all wholesale […]
In North Carolina, Democrats counting on young voters
For several months, Yampiere Lugo has been going door to door, urging young people in North Carolina to vote in November. "North Carolina is going to have something to say in November," said Zach Finley, the president of the Young Democrats of North Carolina.
Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
RALEIGH: On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin, Colonel Morgan Lohse Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Commander and other base leadership as he learned about current base operations and opportunities for the state to partner with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to better support our military.
Her passion project is paper
BENSON — ColorPop Paper Co. was Abbey Butler’s way of turning her dream into a reality. This past school year, Butler had to complete a “passion project” for a class at Meredith College, where she was a senior majoring in graphic design. “That project consisted of picking a market and creating a brand for it,” she explained. While interning at […] The post Her passion project is paper first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Union Pines intercepts Northwood 7 times in shutout victory, 2nd most in state history
Union Pines High School's football team continued its hot start to the season with a 35-0 shutout victory over Northwood. The Vikings, who are now led by former Richmond coach Bryan Till, are off to their first 2-0 start since 2015. The team has outscored its first two opponents by a combined margin of 77-0.
Former Summerfield Charter Academy employee charged with peeping, indecent liberties, sheriff says
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Summerfield Charter Academy employee was recently arrested for sex crimes, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to a news release, Michael David Evans, 40, of Summerfield, was arrested Saturday and charged with: He was taken to the Guilford County Detention Center and issued a $200,000 secured bond. His […]
Older woman with dementia scammed out of $25,000; Asheboro officers looking for suspects
ASHEBORO, N.C. — An older woman with dementia was scammed out of $25,000, according to officers with the Asheboro Police Department. Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.
Sawyer Chapman-Mays scores 4 touchdowns as Alexander Central dominates Wilkes Central
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Alexander Central junior running back Sawyer Chapman-Mays carried his team to a convincing 54-14 win over Wilkes Central on Friday night. Chapman-Mays rushed for 69 yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries, leading the Cougars to their Week 2 win. Early in the first quarter, Chapman-Mays...
Old School Hip Hop vs RnB concert set for Oct. 5
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Old School Hip Hop vs RnB concert featuring Chubb Rock is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. The event is presented by On Thyme Media and will feature DJs Bigg B, Sandra (The Midday Miss) and Mike Lang. Doors open at 5...
Sept. 1 fundraiser for one-year-old Christian Pinto battling cancer
Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue has published the following announcement about a fundraiser for young Christian Pinto, son of a KDH firefighter. Here is the information. Christian’s dad, Ross, is one of our own KDH firefighters. What began as a seemingly minor bump on one-year-old Christian’s leg July 7th...
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