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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 […]
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Launches National Sweepstakes; Michelle Grainger Comments
BENSON, NC - Encouraging shoppers to cook with sweetpotatoes, the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (NCSPC) announced the Sweet North Carolina Sweetpotato Sweepstakes. “We are thrilled to promote a campaign that embraces the unique and versatile attributes sweetpotatoes have to offer,” commented Executive Director Michelle Grainger. “The Commission works diligently to provide consumers with different facets to express their culinary skills inside the kitchen. By creating a summer promotion, it will encourage people to not only try new recipes but take a deeper look at recipes with our superfood at their center and identify the many ways it can be enjoyed for any reason, any season!”
North Carolina Board of Education wants to nix entry test for teaching colleges
North Carolina education officials are recommending that the state end a testing requirement for college students who want to become teachers. Typically, for a college sophomore to be admitted into a program at their university to complete a degree in education, they have to first pass a test called the Praxis Core that’s designed to test math, reading and writing skills.
In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
Teenager is youngest Black person to earn private license in his state, mother says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – A teenager in North Carolina is making aviation history. Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in the state. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set...
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