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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
The great outdoors: Farmers Day vendors encourage getting outside
CHINA GROVE — Farmers Day is a huge draw for China Grove and Rowan County that celebrates the area’s rich agricultural history. At the end of the day, getting outdoors is what it’s all about and a few vendors aim to offer that opportunity to curious inquirers. Richard Lampe is a member of the Rowan […] The post The great outdoors: Farmers Day vendors encourage getting outside appeared first on Salisbury Post.
One arrested, two more wanted in connection to robbery, assault
(Tristen Butler was arrested on Monday at approximately 5 p.m. The sheriff’s office still has warrants for the arrest of Eric Coates.) SALISBURY — One man has been arrested and arrest warrants have been issued for two others in connection to a robbery that left a man in the hospital. Deputies initially responded to the parking […] The post One arrested, two more wanted in connection to robbery, assault appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Wilkes County man charged with murdering his wife, whose body was found in a creek
RONDA, N.C. — A Wilkes County man is accused of murdering his wife. Investigators say they found her body in a creek. Neighbors WXII spoke to say they were woken up early Saturday morning to the suspect, Andrew Cheek, pounding on their front door, hysterical. "He kept saying, 'My...
Charlotte’s First Play Cafe For Toddlers And Parents Host Grand Opening In Highland Creek
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This summer, a Charlotte husband and wife team will open its new sip, learn, and grow café concept space geared towards parents of toddlers. Stacy and Michael Baker will open Grow Café to fill the void for family-friendly outlets while fostering valuable relationships amongst neighbors and local small businesses. Grow Café will open to the public with a grand opening on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at 5324 Docia Crossing Rd. Suite B, in Charlotte.
Elon Law scholar cited by The Assembly & Slate
An Elon Law scholar who specializes in intellectual property recently spoke with a North Carolina news organization about a popular type of beach shade for a story since republished in a national online magazine. Professor David S. Levine was quoted in “Shibumi Has Taken Over N.C. Beaches. Next, The World,”...
USA Today predicts Panthers’ record for 2024 season
After a miserable 2023, there’s almost nowhere to go but up for the Carolina Panthers this season. Well, that’s where they’re going in the eyes of USA Today Sports’ Nate Davis, who projected each NFL team’s record for the upcoming 2024 campaign. And although his forecast keeps Carolina in the basement of the NFC South, Davis has them at a 4-13 mark—doubling their win total from last year. He writes: With new HC and quarterback whisperer Dave Canales and his positive vibes in the building, every reason to expect major progress from QB Bryce Young – and that could realistically mean doubling Carolina’s...
Phillips: 'This conference is bigger than any one school, or schools.'
For the first time ever, this year's ACC Football Kickoff will consist of 17 member programs. Cal, Stanford, and SMU will all make their ACC media day debuts this week as the conference welcomes student-athletes, coaches, and media to Charlotte, N.C. for the unofficial start of the ACC football season.
$1B titanium plant, 450 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid
A titanium manufacturer plans to invest more than $850 million in a reclamation facility in Fayetteville — a project that would bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Cumberland County over the next several years, state commerce officials said Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee approved...
Mack Dealer Vision Truck Group opens new $20 million Canadian location
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently invested $20 million to open a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, according to a press release issued July 22 by Mack Trucks. “Congratulations to Vision Truck Group for opening another location to better service and support Mack customers,”...
‘Feel like I’m dreaming’: Greensboro mom speaks out after son dies in crash
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Otisha Andrews can’t believe her son Brandon Bowie Jr. is gone. Brandon, whose nickname was BJ, had just turned 14 on July 4. Andrews says he went to church often and loved to write music. “Including his rapping lyrics into his journal that my mom gave him. My mom told him […]
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
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