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North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
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. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on Black America Web.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds announces packed schedule of summer and fall events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hilda and Wyatt Espalin were on the show today for another great chat about the wonderful events coming up at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. See the list of events below:. JULY 27- Their first Laser Light Show at the Fairgrounds will welcome thousands...
Georgia denies state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is refusing to provide state funding for the new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, so some school districts have cancelled plans to teach the course to high schoolers. Advocates complain that the decision by Georgia’s elected school superintendent will suppress teaching about Black...
Beloved Atlanta business owner shot to death in Old Fourth Ward, attorney says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A beloved Atlanta business owner was shot to death in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to his attorney. Atlanta police said they responded to a person shot at 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, near the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, just before 3:50 p.m.
Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms
A new Georgia House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons is taking another step in the marathon probe that is tackling statewide prison system problems, including homicides and suicides. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns earlier this month announced the creation of the subcommittee intended to give the Legislature a...
Around town: New collection charts Buncombe County’s history
Buncombe County Special Collections has released a new book titled Buncombe Origins: The Making of Asheville and Buncombe County. Co-edited by public historian Emily Cadmus and Buncombe County Special Collections manager Katherine Cutshall, the book spans from the first Colonial contacts with Native Americans in this area to the present day but focuses largely on the 19th and 20th centuries and on the establishment and development of Asheville and Buncombe County at the end of the 18th century.
Grandfather Mountain invites you to celebrate first hang glider flight with unique events
LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain and Kitty Hawk Kites are set to celebrate the flight of the latter’s founder and the first person to hang glide off the mountain, John Harris, with programming, a panel discussion, and kids activities on Saturday. There will be no actual hang glider...
Widespread Panic cancel tour dates after Jimmy Herring diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer
Jimmy Herring, currently the lead guitarist of Widespread Panic, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, noting that Herring is beginning treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. "That part we're happy to report," the post added. Widespread Panic...
Buncombe County Commissioners Vote to Shut Down French Broad Outfitters Location
Buncombe County -- July 22, 2024: On July 17th, the Buncombe County Commissioners made a contentious decision to shut down. French Broad Outfitters' (FBO) Hominy Creek location, a popular river bar and recreation space that has become a beloved community spot since it began leasing the outpost along Asheville’s French Broad River in 2018. Known for its live music, riverside beach, and dog-friendly ambiance, FBO's Hominy Creek location has been a vibrant part of West Asheville since 2016.
Landon Huffman Making CARS Tour Return With Special Throwback At Hickory
Landon Huffman hasn’t made a CARS Tour start since the end of May, but that will change this weekend at Hickory Motor Speedway when Huffman returns for the Throwback 276 with a new team and a special scheme honoring his father, Robert Huffman. 2024 CARS Tour at Hickory Motor...
SylvanSport Marks Milestone with ‘Micro Series’ Launch
BREVARD, N.C. – SylvanSport, the Brevard, N.C.-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch of its latest product line, the 2025 Micro Adventure Series (MAS). Maintaining the brand’s commitment to renowned design, quality, and comfort, MAS is all about being compact, lightweight, and nimble, according to a company release.
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