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Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina secretary of state, made a stop in Rowan County on Saturday for her re-election campaign, speaking to local Democrats about the duties of her office and why she believed she is the best fit for the job. Marshall appeared at the monthly Rowan County Democratic Party breakfast on Saturday […] The post Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
UNC System awards $29 million to expand nursing education at UNCW and 11 other universities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNC System is awarding almost $29 million in grants to expand nursing education at 12 universities and NC’s Area Health Education Centers. “Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health care providers and an aging patient population, according to an analysis by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Sheps Center for Health Services Research,” a UNC System announcement states.
One person injured in Greenville shooting, three people detained
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Police are investigating after a person was shot in the area of a heavily traveled roadway. Greenville police say officers got a report of shots fired in the 900 block of South Memorial Drive near the entrance of the Auto Zone. They say a man showed...
Charlotte-Area Chefs Compete in NCRLA Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) held the semifinal round of its annual Chef Showdown culinary competition on Monday at Central Piedmont Community College in Uptown. The eighth season of the competition kicked off in March, with more than 70 chefs taking part in the first round. The...
A Surf City summer camp shares how to beat the heat
SURF CITY, N.C. (WITN) - With temperatures soaring into the mid to high 90s on Tuesday, summer camps in Surf City are finding ways to keep campers cool. Reese Simonson, a regular attendee, enjoys activities such as visiting the beach, exploring the marsh, and swimming to beat the heat. Molly...
Onslow County deputy fired after video showed him in fight with neighbors
An Onslow County deputy is out of a job after a video released this week appeared to show his role in a fight between residents and protesters in a neighborhood where Native American artifacts were found. On Wednesday, a group of indigenous activists called 7 Directions of Service shared the...
Jacksonville's New Bridge Street project set to enhance downtown by year-end
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — We have an update to a construction project happening in your community. In Jacksonville, the New Bridge Street Streetscape project continues. Project managers tell us since March of last year, crews have been working to improve the infrastructure in the city’s downtown area. With new storm drains, gutters and a new water main system, crews hope to mitigate flooding and make parking more accessible.
STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling […] The post STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stein's fundraising doubles Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein raised more than double the amount of money for his campaign than Republican candidate Mark Robinson in the most recent period, promising a heated race for the governor’s mansion in North Carolina. Stein ended the second fundraising quarter with $15.9 million in the bank, while Robinson has $6.6 million, according to campaign finance documents. The race for governor in North Carolina...
Hot Car Deaths: The death of an NC toddler is being told to warn parents & push for more safety regulations
GREENSBORO, N.C. — June. July. August. According to Kids and Car Safety.org These months are considered the most dangerous months for families when it comes to the risk of hot car deaths. Already at least 10 children's deaths in the US are confirmed hot car deaths, another three are...
‘Couldn’t sleep’: North Carolina woman wins $343,099, plans Vegas trip
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Carletta Woodall, of Parkton, put $1 on a digital lottery game on Thursday night and won $343,099, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I couldn’t sleep after that,” she said. Woodall won the top-level “Epic jackpot” in the Bison Bonanza game, which is a digital instant game featuring […]
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