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Changes coming after lead poisoning scare involving children's snack, health officials say
Changes are happening, and testing is improving after a nationwide scare involving lead in a children's snack. North Carolina health officials were first to discover high lead levels in Wanabana Apple Cinnamon fruit pouches last year. The outbreak was unique, so there was a lot for health officials to review...
Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 12-13, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Smith, Tashame Oneal (B M, 38) Arrest on chrg of Disorderly Conduct (M), at 2312 Us 52 North, Albemarle, on 08/12/2024. • Roberts, Travis Lee (W M, 37) Arrest on chrg of Indecent Exposure (M), at 723 Leonard Av, Albemarle, on 08/12/2024. • Ross, Samantha Rae (W F, 28) Arrest on chrg […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 12-13, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Oakboro commissioners to contract for school SRO, create listing for police chief
The Oakboro Town Commission made two unanimous decisions at a special meeting Tuesday night regarding the school resource officer (SRO) for Oakboro STEM School and the proposed listing for a new police chief. In front of a packed crowd at Town Hall, Town Administrator Georgia Osborne-Harvey presented options for commissioners regarding how the town could […] The post Oakboro commissioners to contract for school SRO, create listing for police chief appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Halloween comes early with opening of yearly shop in Fayetteville
Spirit Halloween, the seasonal store offering Halloween costumes, animatronics and eerie decorations, opened in Fayetteville on Aug. 2 in the former Toys 'R' Us location, kicking off the spooky season early this August. The store at 1736 Skibo Road is the only Spirit Halloween location in the Fayetteville area, according to the company's...
Council chooses next Village Manager
Following a national search, the Pinehurst Village Council has selected Doug Willardson as the next Village Manager, effective Sept. 7. Willardson, currently the Assistant Village Manager of Administration with the Village, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, said the Village in a press release. A proven leader with a strong track record in municipal government, Willardson has served the Village of Pinehurst for the past three years.
Mingle, Travaglini team up for Stanly County’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’
The following was submitted by Kim McGowen, annual giving officer for Stanly Health Foundation, host of Stanly County’s “Dancing With the Stars.” As anticipation builds for the 12th annual Dancing with the Stars event supporting Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center, two more remarkable participants are ready to take the stage: Allison Hudson Mingle and Corey-Beth […] The post Mingle, Travaglini team up for Stanly County’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Many NC students are still missing weeks of school. How some school systems are trying to get them back in
One in four North Carolina students — 417,000 kids — was “chronically absent” from school during the 2022-23 school year, state data show. It’s an improvement from the year before, when about one in three kids was chronically absent; North Carolina actually made some of the biggest progress among U.S. states, data gathered by the Associated Press shows.
Local Dem candidates share vision for future: Education, healthcare among main talking points
SALISBURY — Shoaf’s Wagon Wheel might be known for its dance nights, but on Saturday, it was packed with visitors to listen to various Democratic candidates introduce themselves and ask for their support. The list of candidates at the Rowan County Democrats Annual Fun Fest included current Rowan-Salisbury School Board Chair Alisha Byrd-Clark, running for District […] The post Local Dem candidates share vision for future: Education, healthcare among main talking points appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean-side sites following Tropical Storm Debby – OBX Today
State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby for all but two ocean-side sites. All sound-side areas remain under advisory. The precautionary advisory is lifted for all ocean-side swimming sites, except one ocean-side site in Brunswick County and an ocean site in Dare...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who are spread out over five counties. His ability to coach, teach, and mentor is superb and sets an example for others to emulate. Aaron is a CPR instructor and while at lunch during our recent CPR certification class a man started choking on his food and without hesitation, Aaron sprang into action and applied the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to save the gentleman’s life. Aaron also supports the Fayetteville Special Olympics, School of Hope, holds a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu and mentors the youth in the discipline and art of Jiu-Jitsu. He has dedicated his life to public service and being a pillar of his community. He is a dedicated son, husband, and father.
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