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UNC football’s Mack Brown, Conner Harrell, Max Johnson discuss quarterback situation
CHARLOTTE — Conner Harrell and Max Johnson were side by side in a room on the third floor of the Hilton Charlotte Uptown, fielding questions about North Carolina football’s quarterback competition. Harrell and Johnson, along with Jacolby Criswell, are battling to replace first-round pick Drake Maye as UNC’s starter in the 2024 opener...
New rules on GenX, other forever chemical water pollution again delayed by NC commission
Earlier this month, Republicans on a state environmental commission once again declined to start the rulemaking process to keep "forever chemicals" like GenX out of groundwater and surface waters. The move prompted outrage from environmentalists and frustration from state regulators, who have been pushing for the new standards to match moves at the federal level to prevent the toxic manmade chemicals, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from entering the environment. ...
Q&A: What NC’s State Health Plan members should expect with Aetna set to take over
It was noon and it was starting to rain. Just a few people remained under the cover of the white gazebos in front of an Aetna-themed bus parked outside the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer’s office on Thursday. But for Hannah Bowen — senior account manager with Aetna...
‘Ripcord’ Brings Mortal Combat to Bristol Senior Living
We’ve had more than a couple of engaging David Lindsay-Abaire moments in the Charlotte Metro over the years, beginning with the Actor’s Theatre production of Fuddy Meers in 2002. Wonder of the World continued the company’s love affair with Lindsay-Abaire in 2004, and when the playwright’s Rabbit Hole took the 2006 Tony Award and 2007 Pulitzer, Actor’s Theatre took full custody for the 2008 Charlotte premiere.
Carolina Ascent FC Invites Fans to Preseason Friendly at University of South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 25, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today a preseason friendly against the University of South Carolina women’s soccer team on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Columbia, South Carolina. The match is open to the public and will be played at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. Admission is free as the club invites fans from across the Carolinas to watch Carolina Ascent FC in action for the very first time.
Scam warning: Criminals attempt to collect unpaid toll bills
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Scammers are using text messages to collect phony fines for express lanes on Interstate 77 in the Charlotte area, deputies say. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that it has received numerous reports about people receiving text messages from someone claiming to be "NCQUICKPASSTOLLSERVICES.COM." The message advises the person to avoid hefty fines by clicking a link and entering their personal information.
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney upset by new scholarship rule: ‘We want to keep our walk-ons’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Wednesday afternoon, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported that the NCAA is working on increasing the scholarship count for college athletics, which would include increasing the roster size in college football from 85 to 105. It's big news for smaller athletic programs, like baseball and softball, which will now be able to offer scholarships to many more athletes.
Event featuring music, film to promote surfing exhibit
On Saturday, July 13, Museum of the Albemarle opened its newest exhibit, “Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina.” Surfing has been around for some time and has roots in Polynesia. In North Carolina, surfing was first documented in 1909 along the southern coastline. Then in the 1920s, the northern coastline of North Carolina started to experience the surfing wave. What began as a sacred activity for Indigenous...
Governor Cooper attends the Governor’s School
The Governor attended the Governor’s School West at Greensboro College. Visiting several classrooms and speaking to an assembly of nearly 400 of the state’s top academic students, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his commitment to advancing public school education. “Governor’s School brings together our best and brightest students...
Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery
Despite the disproportionate public health and economic harms of COVID-19 on communities of color, the recovery from the pandemic was the most equitable in recent history. It was possible because of swift action by federal policymakers to drive public money to care for people and communities. It was possible because of decades of research and investment that allowed for […] The post Planning for North Carolina’s next recovery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
With Roy Cooper on the shortlist, here is a list of vice presidents from North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — By now, many North Carolinians are aware that Governor Roy Cooper's name has been identified as on the shortlist for Kamala Harris’ potential vice presidential running mate. In light of this news, the question is posed: "What has been North Carolina’s history with the position...
Western North Carolina shifts to eCourts to expand access; local attorney reacts
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Eleven Western North Carolina counties made the transition to eCourts this week, with the purpose of shifting to digital court records being to expand access to justice. There are different elements of eCourts, including eFiling, which allows attorneys to file court documents online to the...
Watch what NC politicians are doing to our elections, not what they’re saying about them
When people who actually care about free and fair elections called the wave of election law changes in North Carolina voter suppression, conservatives and election deniers clutched their proverbial pearls and cried that they were being unfairly attacked. They said making same day registration more difficult, requiring an ID to cast a ballot, complicating mail-in […]
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