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SECU Foundation renews support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 million grant
RALEIGH — SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Government. With its $1 million grant, the Foundation will serve as the lead funder for the placement of up to 150 LFNC SECU fellows in paid local government fellowship positions over a five-year period. Lead for North Carolina was the Foundation’s first venture in education funding for graduate students, helping UNC School of Government...
NC Manufacturing Tour comes to TCOM LP
WEEKSVILLE — With TCOM L.P. set to expand its Weeksville operations and add 25 new good-paying jobs, N.C. Chamber of Commerce officials thought this week would be a good one to visit the defense contractor as part of its NC Manufacturing Tour. On Thursday, NC Chamber of Commerce President Gary Salamido made his first visit to the Weeksville-based maker of unmanned areostats that are used for long-term defense operations. According...
Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans Emotionally Admits She Didn’t ‘Feel Safe’ After David Eason Split
Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans got emotional while discussing her split from estranged husband David Eason amid their legal battle. Jenelle, 32, explained that she wanted to move her family from North Carolina to Las Vegas, Nevada, in order to get away from David, 36, during the Thursday, July 25, episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
What is WEA? Here's what to know about NC's emergency alert system.
Many North Carolina residents received unexpected notifications on their mobile devices July 25 with the attached text "Activate WEA in Region 6." This morning, many residents have questions. The alert referred to a child abduction in Durham. The missing child, Geon King-Parriett, was last seen July 25. The National Center for Missing and...
Watch what NC politicians are doing to our elections, not what they’re saying about them
When people who actually care about free and fair elections called the wave of election law changes in North Carolina voter suppression, conservatives and election deniers clutched their proverbial pearls and cried that they were being unfairly attacked. They said making same day registration more difficult, requiring an ID to cast a ballot, complicating mail-in […]
Panthers sign WR who recently avoided NFL suspension
The Panthers added Thompkins on Thursday, reuniting him with former Bucs OC Dave Canales. Thompkins has largely operated as a backup and return specialist. With the Panthers having made some notable receiver investments over the past two years, it would appear Thompkins will compete for such a role in Carolina as well.
East Charlotte License Plate Agency Set to Close on July 30, N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Advises Alternatives
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the East Charlotte License Plate Agency, located at 5622 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 124, will close its doors for the last time at 5 p.m. on July 30. The current operator, Colleen Grier, who has been managing the establishment since September 2008, will end her contract with the agency, which is situated within the Independence Shopping Center in Charlotte.
There’s a new baby baboon at the North Carolina Zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Spotting the zoo’s new baby baboon can be tough. Winnie weighs just a few pounds, but zookeepers say to look for her dark black hair as she clings to mom’s belly. Mom, Candy, gave birth to baby Winnie all by herself in July. Zookeepers showed up one morning and saw the […]
Ron Bivins: a humanitarian and top-notch golf course superintendent
By Karen Kistler The Salisbury Post SALISBURY – It’s been a busy year for Ron Bivins of Cooleemee. In March, he was awarded the E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award from the Davie County Chamber of Commerce. And now, he’s working towards retirement. The love of agronomy began at an early age for Bivins as he started […] The post Ron Bivins: a humanitarian and top-notch golf course superintendent appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Greene, Michael Nelson (W /M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Driving While Impaired (M), 2) Reckless Drvg-wanton Disregard (M), 3) Reckless Driving To Endanger (M), 4) Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), and 5) Fail Maintain Lane Control (i) (M), at 126 S Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 7/25/2024. • […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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