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Democrats and Republicans don’t actually hate each other!
Scenes from a bipartisan effort in the North Carolina legislature: Rep. Kevin Crutchfield, Republican from N.C. House District 83, strode to the back of the Legislative Building. Four House pages were seated there, high school students who help out in the state legislature. “What’s one thing you’ve learned in your first few days here?” he asked. A young lady immediately […] The post Democrats and Republicans don’t actually hate each other! first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Opioid overdose shuts down lungs, brain. Here's how Narcan is reversing fentanyl's grip on North Carolina
Overdose deaths are a widespread problem North Carolinians have been struggling to combat in recent years. According to the state health department, American Indian/Indigenous and Black communities are the most at risk. From 2019 to 2021, both populations saw reports of overdoses more than double. The number of overdoses is up 117% for the Indigenous population and 139% for Black people. Overdoses increased 53% among white people during the same timeframe.
NC History Theater presents brand-new musical “Bushwhackers”
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Experience a piece of North Carolina history come alive with “Bushwhackers,” a captivating new musical presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era New Bern, NC, “Bushwhackers” chronicles the remarkable tale of Keith and Malinda Blalock. Living...
SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive
State Employees’ Credit Union has announced its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches now through Aug. 9. Wish list items include paper of all […] The post SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Where candidates for North Carolina governor stand on hot-button education issues
Education has become a contentious topic this election season in North Carolina, with current Gov. Roy Cooper naming 2024 the year of public schools as Republican legislators funnel more taxpayer money into private schools through the Opportunity Scholarship. The governor plays an important role in the future of education in...
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Smith appointed to lead NC Legislative Black Caucus
N.C. Sen. Kandie Smith has been appointed chairwoman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, her office announced on Thursday. The District 5 state senator representing Pitt and Edgecombe counties earned the gavel after serving one year as the caucus first vice chairwoman. She succeeds Rep. Kelly Alexander of Charlotte, who is not seeking re-election after more than eight years in the state House. Smith assumed the role on June...
Swim program aims to keep kids safe in the water, and becomes a national model
Growing up in land-locked Oklahoma, learning to swim wasn’t a high priority in Rebecca Pearson-Yates’ household. Nonetheless, the Greensboro mother of five made sure her children took lessons. Her youngest daughter, who will be 5 next month, started classes at the YMCA in the spring. “It’s just necessary...
Holocaust-Denying Lt. Gov. Who Called For Extrajudicial Killings to Speak at RNC
Robinson made national headlines when he called for “killing” his fellow Americans during a wild June 30th speech in a small town church. The post Holocaust-Denying Lt. Gov. Who Called For Extrajudicial Killings to Speak at RNC first appeared on Mediaite.
Pet owners: Beware of potentially toxic algal blooms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Summer is in full swing and many pet owners will be heading to the water to keep themselves, and their four-legged friends, cool. But health officials say warmer water brings the potential for harmful, and sometimes deadly, toxins. The North Carolina Department of Health and...
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