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NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
Preview: Questions that will be answered on 1st Friday of the 2024 high school football season
We got off to a great start last night with the Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Today, the attention shifts to the first true week of Friday night lights across North Carolina in 2024. I'll be at a doubleheader of Robbinsville @ East Surry and...
Crayons, glue, headphones…and snacks for the whole class? NC school supply lists grow longer
Inside a Walmart in Lumberton, LaToria Oxendine walks down the back-to-school aisle and checked off her daughter’s first grade school supply list. “She needs a box of tissues, headphones, a water bottle, dry erase markers, glue sticks, work box or a pencil pouch,” Oxendine read off. Then, there...
North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Superstore to Everyone 21 and Older in Two Weeks
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information In two weeks and two days, on Saturday, September 7, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open their marijuana superstore to everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on tribal land in the town of Cherokee (around three hours from … Continue reading The post North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Superstore to Everyone 21 and Older in Two Weeks appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
North Carolina Association of Educators demands superintendent candidate stop using apple-shaped campaign materials
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina Association of Educators has sent a candidate a cease-and-desist letter over the use of an apple shape in campaign materials. According to a release by the NCAE on Thursday, the association has asked Republican nominee Michele Morrow’s campaign to stop using apple-shaped campaign materials in her campaign for […]
Stokes County Animal Shelter fails to meet state standards in annual inspection
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Stokes County Animal Shelter is working to address compliance issues after an inspection by the state earlier this month. The shelter failed to meet the state’s standards when an inspector checked out the facility for its annual inspection. North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services Animal Welfare Section conducted […]
WS/FCS down roughly 2,000 students after first week of school
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools began the academic year with nearly 2,000 fewer students than expected. One explanation for the absences is the district’s start date this year, which was two weeks earlier than normal – a decision made in January. According to Superintendent Tricia McManus, there were about 350...
Fayetteville: The most stressed city in North Carolina?
A recent study from WalletHub shows that Fayetteville has the most stressed residents in all of North Carolina. The study used data sets such as average weekly work hours and unemployment, divorce and suicide rates to compare more than 180 American cities, including the 150 most populated cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state. ...
11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo taking place on Aug. 24
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo is taking place this weekend. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on our local economy. The expo is free and open to the public with more than 100 businesses under one roof. Get the latest news...
Newly-reopened Adams Farm pool in Greensboro closed after losing permit over safety violations
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A membership-only pool in southwest Greensboro had its license suspended after recently reopening for the first time in years. The Adams Farm pool, located at 1903 Adams Farm Parkway in Greensboro, opened for the first time in five years after developer Rao Achanta bought the property in 2024 and began […]
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