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RFK Jr. can’t get off ballot in North Carolina, can’t get back on it in New York
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost twice Thursday in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others. North Carolina’s elections board refused to take him off that state’s ballot, with a majority saying it was too late in the process for him to withdraw. Meanwhile, an appeals court in New York rejected Kennedy’s request to get back on the ballot there, upholding a judge’s decision to disqualify him for having lied on elections paperwork about where he lived.
Davis campaign to open office in EC on Friday
Congressman Don Davis' re-election campaign is putting down roots in Elizabeth City. Don Davis for NC plans to host a reception Friday at 4 p.m. to mark the opening of the congressman's campaign office in Elizabeth City, a press release from the campaign states. The office will be located at 103-H Tanglewood Parkway North, Elizabeth City. The office is located at the Shoppes at Tanglewood shopping center near the Walmart Supercenter, the Hair Cuttery and the Grace Montessori Academy, according to an online map. Davis, a Democrat from Snow Hill who was first elected in November 2022, is seeking re-election to a second term representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Davis is being challenged in the Nov. 5 election by Republican Laurie Buckhout of Edenton and Libertarian Tom Bailey.
Savoring the Sea: The NC Oyster Trail
A statewide effort connects Raleigh to the coast — and an ocean delicacy — through partnerships with restaurants, supplies and oyster farms. “Few ingredients taste so much like the place they come from,” says chef Sean Fowler of Mandolin in Raleigh. “But oysters truly offer the essence of their environment — their taste, texture and aroma directly connect you to the sea.” “I love everything about them,” agrees chef Sunny Gerhart of St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar. “Served raw on the half shell with a touch of mignonette, fried until perfectly crispy with a touch of hot sauce aioli and a squeeze of lemon, gently poached in a stew. Oysters are so versatile, you can really do so much.”
$1 million grant for EV charging stations & courses for community colleges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Three Eastern Carolina community colleges are going to be participating in this new grant-funded project. The U.S. Department of Transportation has given grant funds to ten North Carolina community colleges for EV charging stations and clean energy courses. Three of those community colleges are here in the east:
North Carolina family terrified after children’s book starts fire under car seat
Pictures of a child’s car seat, melted and mangled, tell a terrifying story for a North Carolina family after investigators say a button battery, made of lithium, inside a children’s book caught fire underneath the car seat.
Hotter and deadlier: How NC is addressing climate change risks
As North Carolina grapples with record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented heat waves, the alarming rise in heat-related deaths nationwide serves as a start reminder of the urgency for climate action. A study published this week in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, reveals a staggering 117% increase in heat-related...
Voter Voices: North Carolina's suburbs are this battleground state's most competitive areas
On a sunny, pleasantly mild, mid-August morning outside the John M. Brown Community Center, in Apex, the sound of a passing train mixes with the clatter of cicadas. Apex sits on the western edge of Wake County, alongside other tidy bedroom communities surrounding the capital city of Raleigh — places like Cary, Morrisville and Holly Springs.
Wawa offering free coffee for teachers in these states
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Teachers in six states can get free coffee at Wawa for a limited period of time starting on Monday, Sept. 2, the company announced.As students head back to school, educators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. can take advantage of this "Cheers to Classrooms" deal until Sept. 15The deal applies to school staff as well. All the qualifying freebie-receiver has to do is tell the cashier they're a member of a local school system.The offer can only be claimed in Wawa stores and is not available on the app or through delivery services."We hope this small gesture shows our deep appreciation for everything educators and school staff do for children in the community," Wawa's Senior Director of Store Operations, Dave Simonettis said in a news release.Wawa gave this deal to teachers in Alabama and Florida in August.
NC A&T Professor Appointed to State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Kecia Williams Smith, a 1995 graduate and current associate professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners. This appointment allows Smith to play a vital role in overseeing the practices of licensed certified public accountants and firms within the state.
Protect NC consumers from higher medication costs
It’s hard to put a price on one’s health and well-being, but nowadays, accelerating health care costs are making it increasingly difficult for working families to make ends meet. A recent Gallup survey highlighted that most Americans struggle to afford primary health care, with the percentage of “cost-secure” U.S. adults reaching historic lows. This cost insecurity is particularly evident in […] The post Protect NC consumers from higher medication costs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina Tribe to Open State’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Store in 10 Days, Open to All 21+
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information In just 10 days the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open the doors of their marijuana superstore to the general public, allowing access to everyone 21 and older.. On Saturday, September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will be accessible to everyone 21 and older, regardless of tribal status. The marijuana megastore is situated … Continue reading The post North Carolina Tribe to Open State’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Store in 10 Days, Open to All 21+ appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Public interest nonprofit asks EPA to take over water permitting in N.C.
The Southern Environmental Law Center is petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to take over the state’s water permitting authority, an unprecedented move for North Carolina. The law firm is arguing that political interference has prevented the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from enforcing the Clean Water Act. “The people of North Carolina deserve clean […]
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