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Nonprofit led by Mark Robinson's wife 'seriously deficient', state review says
A recently shuttered nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson was "seriously deficient" in its operations, according to a state review examining how it carried out a federally funded meal program helping some childcare providers.A letter dated Wednesday from the state Department of Health and Human Services addressed to Balanced Nutrition Inc. owner Yolanda Hill and others gave the group two weeks to correct a myriad of shortcomings or regulators will propose they be disqualified from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.The nonprofit also owes the state $24,400 that had been given...
It’s time for Duke Energy to support an electric grid that’s clean, affordable and reliable
When Winter Storm Elliott struck the Carolinas in late 2022, we all remember the havoc wrought by plunging temperatures and blackouts. Coal and gas plants froze up, leaving millions in the dark. Better transmission connections with our neighbors would have ensured access to energy even at the height of the storm, and now we’ve got […]
Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. taking two more visits ahead of commitment date
David Sanders Jr. announced earlier this month that he had narrowed his focus to four finalists, and he's now a little more than three weeks away from announcing his college decision. Before making his choice, he's now preparing to hit the road again to take another look at two of the schools he's still considering.
ACC Kickoff: Five UNC Takeaways
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- North Carolina sent five representatives to the ACC Kickoff event on Thursday, concluding a four-day, 17-team media event. Inside Carolina beat writers Adam Smith and Jeremiah Holloway were there and afterwards shared their biggest takeaways. Watch the full discussion above and read excerpts of their takeaways below...
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.
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