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Johnston residents endorse voter ID
Johnston residents support North Carolina’s new voter ID requirement, saying it’s a positive step toward securing the electoral process. “I just think it’s a great idea, and I think that we probably should have done it a long time ago,” said Susan Godwin, 74, of Selma. Godwin was among the handful of Johnstonians who came to a recent voter ID […] The post Johnston residents endorse voter ID first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rural North Carolina hospitals say recruiting surgeons is key to long-term success
Rural hospitals across the country often struggle to recruit doctors. Recruiting surgeons is even tougher. In southeastern North Carolina, the hospitals in Scotland and Robeson counties are investing in surgical programs that health care experts say are vital to the survival of rural hospitals. Scotland Health in Laurinburg built new...
Brevard College Announces Record Student Enrollment
Classes at Brevard College began on Tuesday, August 20, marking a historic milestone for the school. With 810 full time undergraduate students enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, this year’s numbers eclipse the previous enrollment record set in 1991. The College has significantly outperformed its college and university peers by growing enrollment more than 16% since 2018.
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce to Host Apple Festival Races on August 31st
The 2024 event will offer an Individual 8k run, an Individual 5k and the Chick-fil-A Mini Moo One Mile fun run. Join in for this classic, family friendly Hendersonville event!. All participants in the 8k and 5k will receive a free shirt with their registration until August 18 at midnight. Beginning August 19, shirts will be available for $10 in limited quantities and sizes.
Thread your needle at the Laurel Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild
Learn embroidery stitches for creating leaves during the Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America next monthly meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Hendersonville. The chapter is open to all with an interest in embroidery techniques, including cross-stitch, counted thread, beading, quilting and...
2 Earthquakes Just Rattled The Town of Sparta, NC North of Charlotte
Another 2 earthquakes just rattled the small town of Sparta, NC this morning. The first one was a 2.2 magnitude quake and the second one was a 2.0 quake. Earthquakes have been increasing in frequency around the Charlotte region over the past few years. A couple years ago, we experienced the largest earthquake in over 100 years when a 5.1 magnitude quake hit Sparta, NC, and since then, dozens of aftershocks have continued to rattle our state.
Legacy Auto Body Shops May Be Fewer, But Specialization Can Help Preserve Tradition
Kevin and Meredith Bradshaw were K & M Collision. Kevin started the business at 20 years old and bootstrapped it with one employee and his wife by his side as the couple raised five children. Now, four of their boys work in the business in some capacity, and the couple has taken a step back into retirement. It’s their sons’ turn to service the luxury owner clientele that seeks out K & M above other shops in the region.
North Carolina seeks applicants for apprenticeship program
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently opened the application period for its new Transportation Apprenticeship Program (TAP+). “TAP+ addresses the critical need for skilled talent, ensuring a robust workforce for the future,” NCDOT Human Resources Director Amanda Olive said. “By investing in apprentices, NCDOT is building a pipeline of qualified employees who are […] The post North Carolina seeks applicants for apprenticeship program appeared first on Transportation Today.
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