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New scholarship available to NC residents with Thursday deadline
North Carolina residents can qualify for the state’s new Next NC Scholarship by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Thursday. The Next NC Scholarship combines the Federal Pell Grant and state need-based grants into one award of at least $3,000 per year to attend any community college or at least $5,000 […]
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...
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.
Cosmetics manufacturer to bring over 100 jobs to High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that Cosmetics & Cleaners International LLC will invest millions in Guilford County and bring jobs. A statement released by the governor’s office says the company will invest $8.4 million to locate a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in High Point. Cosmetics & Cleaners International LLC […]
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.
Former small business credit exec at BofA joins TD Bank as regional president of Mid-South Metro
TD Bank on Tuesday named Chris Ward its regional president of the Mid-South Metro, where he will head the Cherry Hill-headquartered financial institution’s consumer and commercial services for the region that includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Ward will be based in...
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.
The NC Zoo Was Just Ranked The #1 Zoo In America
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has claimed the top spot in Newsweek’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, surpassing renowned competitors like the Bronx Zoo and the San Diego Zoo. This recognition comes as the zoo celebrates its 50th anniversary, marked by new installations and significant expansions. “From the...
General RV to Hire Up to 150 at New Supercenter in N.C.
SALISBURY, N.C. – After breaking ground on a 71,000-square-foot Supercenter last year in Salisbury, General RV Center is now interviewing local candidates for up to 150 jobs with an average salary of $65,000. With an expected opening this October, positions needing to be filled include sales associates, technicians, service...
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