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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 […]
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.
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.
Fan Con NC looks to draw comic book, superhero buffs
AHOSKIE — Fans of comic books, superheroes, movies, TV shows, horror, games and anime can enjoy a full day events devoted to those subjects during the inaugural Fan Con NC in Ahoskie next month. Produced by M&L Films, LLC, Fan Con NC will be held at the Ahoskie recreation gym located at 700 West Main Street, behind the Ahoskie High School Senior Apartments, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
Pasquotank elections board to petition state for one early voting site
Pasquotank residents planning to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election may be casting their ballots at just one location, instead of choosing between the two sites announced last month. The Pasquotank Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to petition the state Board of Elections to allow election officials to conduct early voting at one location, the K.E. White Graduate Center. The vote comes about a month after the State Board of Elections ruled that the local board must provide two locations for early...
Camp to hold ‘Pop into Enrollment Day’ July 27
Camp Community College is holding a “Pop into Enrollment Day” event Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Franklin campus for those who need to register for the 2024 fall semester. A CCC news release noted that at the event, students can apply for admission, enroll in 2024 fall semester classes and take […] The post Camp to hold ‘Pop into Enrollment Day’ July 27 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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.
Alex Lewis Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
MURFREESBORO, N.C. - Chowan University's men's basketball coach, Rob Burke, announced in July 2024 that Alex Lewis will be joining the staff as the new Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Bringing with him a diverse coaching background and a strong interest in player development, Lewis is sure to help take the team to new heights.
Swimming advisory extended for part of Lake Anna, other sections added
The swimming advisory issued by the Virginia Department of Health for the North Anna Branch of Lake Anna has been extended, along with the addition of a swimming advisory for the Upper and Middle sections of the Pamunkey Branch of Lake Anna.
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