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North Carolina University System Bans All DEI Programs At Public Institutions, Forcing Layoffs And Cutting All Related Funding
The merry-go-round is meant to spin a person into a euphoric experience, going into a repetitive motion until they reach peak joy. Although this concept is fun for many children, the proverbial merry-go-round of life is much less enjoyable in adulthood. The consistent pulling back of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives feels just like… Continue reading North Carolina University System Bans All DEI Programs At Public Institutions, Forcing Layoffs And Cutting All Related Funding
App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking statewide effort to address a nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. The University of North Carolina System announced July 16 that it has awarded nearly...
Jennifer Roberts and Bob Orr with the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections
One very hopeful development for the security and honesty of elections in North Carolina in recent months has been the emergence of the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections. The bipartisan group is led by former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and for some time […] The post Jennifer Roberts and Bob Orr with the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections appeared first on NC Newsline.
NC rural farm vets encouraged to apply for agriculture grants
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina’s General Assembly is looking to help veterinarians that work on large animals to relieve the stress that comes with the job. They’re doing this by offering up to $25,000 in a grant for those who help cows, pigs and other animals that most vets don’t typically see. Any vet […]
NC health workers detected lead contamination in applesauce that led to a nationwide recall, several lawsuits
Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to unsuspecting parents across the country about tainted applesauce. In a new...
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne.
Hope Mills honors firefighters for ‘saving the life’ of a mother trapped during house fire
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Several firefighters were honored last week in Hope Mills after “saving the life” of a mother who was trapped in her home during a house fire in late May. The fire happened around 11 a.m. on May 31 in a Hope Mills...
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed
Dispelling any rumors or misinformation surrounding its future, Saint Augustine’s University reaffirms its intent to welcome students back for the Fall semester. The post HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Food Lion Sets Its Sights for Growth in Raleigh Area
When it comes to future growth, Food Lion President Meg Ham told The News & Observer that the company considers “white space” — where the grocer’s competition is and where the population is growing. Food Lion has been in the Raleigh area for nearly 50 years....
Job Alert: New Nordstrom Rack location in Raleigh seeking managers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nordstrom Rack, the popular discount chain of the post Nordstrom Department store, is opening a second location in the Triangle. This one is located near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Just this morning they posted a list of positions — all of them leadership roles....
See & Do: August to September 2024
Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring. Wedding and event venue Carrollock Farms hosts a festival for all ages with live music, bounce houses, craft vendors, food trucks, and plenty of community spirit. Invite family and friends to take in the picturesque setting of this former tobacco sharecropper farm. Candle-Making...
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