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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 […]
Ahoskie police seek 'armed and dangerous' EC man accused of shooting two
Ahoskie police are seeking an “armed and dangerous” Elizabeth City man they say shot two people in the Hertford County town Wednesday evening. Maurice Baum Jr., 20, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, a press release from the Ahoskie Police Department states. According to the release, Ahoskie police responded to a reported shooting incident in the 300 block...
Inaugural cohort selected for Exceptional BRAVES Leader program
UNC Pembroke has announced that 19 faculty and staff members have been selected for the inaugural Exceptional BRAVES Leader program cohort. The program is designed to develop and foster university leaders and enhance their leadership skills while preparing participants for positions of higher responsibility as they progress in their careers.
Sammy Turner and the Dirty South Band performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Kernersville’s Sammy Turner and The Dirty South Band visited the FOX8 Studios for Live Music Thursday. They’re a six-piece band that plays southern rock and old country music. The band was formed about five years ago and is made of musicians from...
NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station
Union Station Deli and Catering opened Thursday at Raleigh's Union Station in downtown Raleigh. Rocky Top Catering is behind this new restaurant, which bills itself as serving "authentic New York Deli food" with a menu including fresh-made breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, and hot pressed paninis featuring house smoked pastrami and chicken parmesan cutlet.
2K without power in Eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — There are about 2,000 customers without power in eastern Alamance County, according to Duke Energy. The power outage map shows the Mebane/Haw River area affected due to fallen trees on equipment. The estimated time of restoration is 4:15 p.m. Stay with WFMY News 2 for...
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