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Swifto Acquires Little Friends for NC Expansion
Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, is thrilled to announce its latest acquisition of Little Friends, a reputable pet sitting and dog walking company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This acquisition marks Swifto’s second strategic move into North Carolina within a few months, following the successful acquisition of Wagz ‘n Whiskerz in April. This rapid expansion is a testament to Swifto’s robust technological infrastructure and commitment to personalized pet care.
Replacement announced for NC Rep. Jason Saine
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A replacement has been named for Lincoln County Rep. Jason Saine who announced his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly last week. Heather Hager Rhyne will fill Saine's seat in Raleigh. Rhyne currently serves as the chair of the Lincoln County Board of Education. She will run unopposed for the seat in November's election. North Carolina GOP House Caucus Director Stephen Wiley announced Rhyne's appointment.
Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications, state health plan members still without aid
Medicaid to expand coverage to include weight-loss medications. Paying upwards of $1,000 for weight-loss medications has kept the drugs out of the hands of many North Carolinians without insurance, until now. NCDHHS announced Medicaid is expanding coverage to include U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] obesity management medications starting Aug....
North Carolina City Has 300% More Juveniles Charged in Homicides in 2024
One North Carolina city is having quite some troubles with juveniles connected to homicides lately. A report from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has come out and the midyear crime stats are quite interesting. In general, crime overall is on the rise this year. Violent crimes specifically are up and causing a bit of frenzy in the city.
Many teachers will feel a pinch with this year’s paychecks
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When I was talking to Providence High English teacher Nicole Jenkins about changes in stipends for extra duties, I asked about another change in compensation: The expiration of federal COVID-19 aid.
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on Black America Web.
U.S. House 3: Jack’s fundraising dwarfs Keller
(The Center Square) – Republican Brian Jack has raised $1.72 million more than his Democratic opponent Maura Keller. Both candidates are competing to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, a heavily-Republican district. In the first six months in 2024, Jack’s campaign brought in $1,776,507. Over that same period, Keller’s campaign totaled $49,458. George Cantrell, an independent,...
Thousands in WNC have power restored after storms; more severe weather in forecast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After thunderstorms caused widespread power outages in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, thousands of residents now have their power restored. According to Duke Energy, the company responded to many outage calls on Tuesday, and power was restored to around 2,000 customers. With more thunderstorms in...
Grandfather Mountain invites you to celebrate first hang glider flight with unique events
LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain and Kitty Hawk Kites are set to celebrate the flight of the latter’s founder and the first person to hang glide off the mountain, John Harris, with programming, a panel discussion, and kids activities on Saturday. There will be no actual hang glider...
First Black woman exonerated in the state speaks to raise awareness about Tennessee Innocence Project
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn — The first Black woman to be exonerated of a crime in the state is speaking in East Tennessee this week. Joyce Watkins is the featured speaker at back-to-back events hosted by the Tennessee Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on exonerating people who've been convicted of a crime they never committed.
Around town: New collection charts Buncombe County’s history
Buncombe County Special Collections has released a new book titled Buncombe Origins: The Making of Asheville and Buncombe County. Co-edited by public historian Emily Cadmus and Buncombe County Special Collections manager Katherine Cutshall, the book spans from the first Colonial contacts with Native Americans in this area to the present day but focuses largely on the 19th and 20th centuries and on the establishment and development of Asheville and Buncombe County at the end of the 18th century.
Widespread Panic cancel tour dates after Jimmy Herring diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer
Jimmy Herring, currently the lead guitarist of Widespread Panic, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer. The band announced the news on Instagram, noting that Herring is beginning treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. "That part we're happy to report," the post added. Widespread Panic...
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